Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Passed House 2 D cosponsors

HB 3190 — AERONAUTICS-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes state control over unmanned aircraft systems in Illinois.

This bill allows the state of Illinois to regulate unmanned aircraft systems, overriding local regulations except for certain municipalities. It clarifies that local governments can create rules for airspace above public property but cannot restrict commercial use related to critical infrastructure.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that professionals, like land surveyors and engineers, can operate unmanned systems within their licensed practices.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 3190 introduces a definition for "critical infrastructure" and clarifies that certain public properties designated for recreation or conservation cannot restrict the use of drones by commercial operators working with critical infrastructure. This change ensures that businesses can use drone technology without facing limitations on public land, as long as they follow federal regulations. This matters because it supports the growth of drone usage in various industries while ensuring that their operations are safe and legal.

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*LRB10409656LNS19722b* HB3190 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2026 HB3190 Introduced 2/18/2025, by Rep.
HB3190 Engrossed LRB104 09656 LNS 19722 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Robert "Bob" Rita SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/42.1 Amends the Illinois Aeronautics Act.
Amends the Illinois Aeronautics Act.
Defines "critical infrastructure".
Provides that a provision regarding publicly owned or controlled property that is intended or permitted to be used for recreational or conservation purposes does not authorize restricting or limiting the use of unmanned aircraft systems when such usage is by commercial users for business operations in connection with critical infrastructure.
Provides that any rules adopted under a provision related to publicly owned or controlled property that is intended or permitted to be used for recreational or conservation purposes shall not:
supersede the operation of an unmanned aircraft system by a person or entity for a commercial purpose in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration authorization, regulations, or exemptions;
or preclude an individual licensed under the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989 or the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989 from operating an unmanned aerial vehicle within the scope of his or her professional practice.
Effective immediately.
LRB104 09656 LNS 19722 b A BILL FOR HB3190 LRB104 09656 LNS 19722 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, to the extent that State-level oversight does not conflict with federal laws, rules, or regulations, the regulation of an HB3190 - 2 - LRB104 09656 LNS 19722 b unmanned aircraft system is an exclusive power and function of the State.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, to the extent that State-level oversight does not conflict with federal laws, rules, or regulations, the regulation of an HB3190 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 09656 LNS 19722 b unmanned aircraft system is an exclusive power and function of the State.
Reasonable rules adopted pursuant to this subsection shall not supersede any administrative rules adopted by the Department or any federal laws, rules, or regulations, nor the operation of an unmanned aircraft system by a person or entity for a commercial purpose in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration authorization, HB3190 - 3 - LRB104 09656 LNS 19722 b regulations, or exemptions.
Reasonable rules adopted pursuant to this subsection shall not supersede any administrative rules adopted by the Department or any federal laws, rules, or regulations, nor the operation of an unmanned aircraft system by a person or entity for a commercial purpose in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration authorization, HB3190 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 09656 LNS 19722 b regulations, or exemptions.
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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  7. Assigned to Executive

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  12. Arrive in Senate

  13. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000

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

  15. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  16. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  17. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  19. Second Reading - Short Debate

  20. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  21. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000

  22. Assigned to Executive Committee

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. First Reading

  25. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 112 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 68003
Republican 36003
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 111006
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel 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 Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
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
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
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 Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter 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 Crawford 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
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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
Kyle Moore 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
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Executive

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democrat 7001
Total 11001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3190?
HB 3190 is sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat) and Michael E. Hastings (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3190?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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