Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 2820 — RIGHT SIDE DRIVING-EXCEPTIONS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that upon an Interstate highway or fully access controlled freeway, a vehicle may not be driven in the left lane except when otherwise directed by traffic markings, signs, signals, or any person authorized under the Code to direct traffic, in addition to the current exception for overtaking or passing another vehicle. Removes a provision providing that the provision prohibiting vehicles to be driven in the left lane of an Interstate highway or fully access controlled freeway does not apply when no other vehicle is directly behind the vehicle in the left lane.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Postponed - Transportation

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 11, 2018

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 3, 2018

  6. Sponsor Removed Sen. Karen McConnaughay

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 27, 2018

  9. Assigned to Transportation

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jim Oberweis

Sponsors

  • Jim Oberweis · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jim Oberweis

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2820 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that upon an Interstate highway or fully access controlled freeway, a vehicle may not be driven in the left lane except when otherwise directed by traffic markings, signs, signals, or any person authorized under the Code to direct traffic, in addition to the current exception for overtaking or passing another vehicle. Removes a provision providing that the provision prohibiting vehicles to be driven in the left lane of an Interstate highway or fully access controlled freeway does not apply when no other vehicle is directly behind the vehicle in the left lane.
Who sponsors SB 2820?
SB 2820 is sponsored by Jim Oberweis.
What is the current status of SB 2820?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track SB 2820?
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