Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 5220 — AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a framework for the operation and regulation of autonomous vehicles in Illinois, creating new articles and sections in the Illinois Vehicle Code.

  • 625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12 Art. X heading new

    ARTICLE X. AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

    Creates a new article in the Illinois Vehicle Code dedicated to autonomous vehicles.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-1005 new

    Sec. 12-1005. Definitions. As used in this Article: "Autonomous technology" means technology that has the capability of controlling the lateral and longitudinal motion of a vehicle on a sustained basis without active physical control by a human operator, and which further has the ability to intentionally depart from its current lane of travel on a marked roadway while under automated motion control. "Autonomous vehicle" means a vehicle equipped with autonomous technology. [...] "Vehicle Services Department" means the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department.

    Defines various terms related to autonomous vehicles, clarifying what constitutes an autonomous vehicle and related technology.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-1010 new

    Sec. 12-1010. Operation of autonomous vehicles; Vehicle Services Department rules. (a) An autonomous vehicle may be operated on public roads for testing purposes by a driver who possesses the proper class of license for the type of vehicle being operated if all of the following requirements are met: [...]

    Establishes the conditions under which autonomous vehicles may be tested on public roads.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-1020 new

    Sec. 12-1020. Notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance. [...]

    Introduces procedures for issuing notices for violations related to autonomous vehicles, ensuring accountability and compliance.

Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5220?
HB 5220 is sponsored by Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5220?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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