Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Passed House 3 D cosponsors

HB 4722 — PRIV PARTY-VEHICLE RELOCATION

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In provisions allowing a person in lawful possession or control of private property to employ a commercial relocator to remove a vehicle that obstructs the person's ability to enter or exit the property if written notice is posted at the property, removes language providing that the provisions shall not be construed as prohibiting any unit of local government from imposing additional or greater notice requirements. Provides that a home rule unit may not regulate the removal of an unauthorized vehicle by an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of private property in a manner inconsistent with the provisions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

59 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 4722 require property owners to provide clear written notice before removing unauthorized vehicles from their property. This notice must be displayed prominently and include specific information about towing fees and the commercial towing service. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that local governments cannot impose stricter regulations than those outlined in the bill. These changes are important because they aim to protect vehicle owners by ensuring they are properly informed before their vehicles can be towed, while still allowing property owners to manage unauthorized parking effectively.

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*LRB10336529MXP66636b* HB4722 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2024 HB4722 Introduced 2/6/2024, by Rep.
HB4722 Engrossed LRB103 36529 MXP 66636 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Curtis J.
Tarver, II SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/18a-302 from Ch.
95 1/2, par.
18a-302 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.
In provisions allowing a person in lawful possession or control of private property to employ a commercial relocator to remove a vehicle that obstructs the person's ability to enter or exit the property if written notice is posted at the property, removes language providing that the provisions shall not be construed as prohibiting any unit of local government from imposing additional or greater notice requirements.
Provides that a home rule unit may not regulate the removal of an unauthorized vehicle by an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of private property in a manner inconsistent with the provisions.
LRB103 36529 MXP 66636 b A BILL FOR HB4722 LRB103 36529 MXP 66636 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
(a) This subsection applies to units of local government other than a unit described in subsection (b).
Such sign shall state HB4722 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 36529 MXP 66636 b the amount of towing charges to which the person parking may be subject.
This provision shall not be construed as prohibiting any unit of local government from imposing additional or greater notice requirements.
No express notice shall be required under this subsection Section upon residential property which, paying due regard to the circumstances and the surrounding area, is clearly reserved or intended exclusively for the use or occupation of residents or their vehicles.
(b) This subsection only applies to municipalities with a population over 2,000,000.
It shall be unlawful for an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of private property to remove or employ a commercial relocator to remove an unauthorized vehicle from such property unless written notice is provided to the effect that such vehicles will be removed, including the name, address and telephone number of the appropriate commercial vehicle relocator, if any.
Such notice shall consist of a sign, posted in a conspicuous place in the affected area, of a size at least 24 inches in height by 36 inches in width.
Such sign shall be at least 4 feet from the ground but less than 8 feet from the ground and shall be either illuminated or painted with reflective paint, or both.
This provision shall not be construed as prohibiting any unit of local government from HB4722 - 2 - LRB103 36529 MXP 66636 b imposing additional or greater notice requirements.
Express notice shall be required under this subsection to HB4722 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 36529 MXP 66636 b remove a vehicle blocking an area that is clearly reserved or intended as an ingress or egress point for a residential property, including, but not limited to, a driveway.
No express notice shall be required under this Section upon residential property which, paying due regard to the circumstances and the surrounding area, is clearly reserved or intended exclusively for the use or occupation of residents or their vehicles.
An owner or other person in lawful possession or control of private property must use a private vendor approved by the municipality in which the property is located to remove an unauthorized vehicle from the property.
A home rule unit may not regulate the removal of an unauthorized vehicle by an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of private property in a manner inconsistent with this Section.
A home rule unit may not regulate the removal of an unauthorized vehicle by an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of private property in a manner inconsistent with this subsection.
This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
This subsection is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.
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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Postponed - Transportation

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 17, 2024

  4. Postponed - Transportation

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2024

  6. Assigned to Transportation

  7. Referred to Assignments

  8. First Reading

  9. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  11. Arrive in Senate

  12. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  15. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. Second Reading - Short Debate

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 009-000-000

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  22. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  23. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000

  24. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  25. Referred to Rules Committee

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 107 Yea · 0 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12004
Republican 35002
Democrat 60005
Total 1070011
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Flowers — Not Voting
Frese — Not Voting
Burke — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Not Voting
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Not Voting
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Not Voting
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Not Voting
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Not Voting
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Not Voting

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Transportation: Vehicles & Safety, Amendment 1

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3001
Democrat 5001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 9002
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Katz Muhl — Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Not Voting
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democrat 6000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Katz Muhl — Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4722 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In provisions allowing a person in lawful possession or control of private property to employ a commercial relocator to remove a vehicle that obstructs the person's ability to enter or exit the property if written notice is posted at the property, removes language providing that the provisions shall not be construed as prohibiting any unit of local government from imposing additional or greater notice requirements. Provides that a home rule unit may not regulate the removal of an unauthorized vehicle by an owner or other person in lawful possession or control of private property in a manner inconsistent with the provisions.
Who sponsors HB 4722?
HB 4722 is sponsored by Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), and Willie Preston (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4722?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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