Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB1349      — VEH CD-NON-HIGHWAY VEHICLES

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Allows non-highway vehicles in small municipalities for certain disabled veterans.

The bill permits non-highway vehicles to be used in small municipalities by eligible disabled veterans under specific conditions. This includes operating on certain roadways and adhering to distance and speed limits.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may provide more mobility options for disabled veterans in rural areas.
  • Families: Families of disabled veterans may benefit from increased accessibility in their local communities.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that it shall be permissible to operate a non-highway vehicle on all roadways within the boundaries of a municipality with a total population less than 10,000 persons and population density of less than 750 persons per square mile, and the municipality has authorized the use of non-highway vehicles. Provides that a non-highway vehicle being operated within a municipality under the provisions shall be operated only by: (i) a disabled veteran who would be otherwise eligible for a disabled veteran registration plate and who has been issued a person with disabilities parking placard; (ii) on the farthest outside lane or shoulder of a roadway with a speed limit not in excess of 35 miles per hour; (iii) for a distance of less than 5 miles per one-way trip from the point of origin to the point of destination; (iv) with the person with disabilities parking placard displayed; and (v) without crossing any toll roads or limited-access highways. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. David Friess

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

veterans transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1349      do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that it shall be permissible to operate a non-highway vehicle on all roadways within the boundaries of a municipality with a total population less than 10,000 persons and population density of less than 750 persons per square mile, and the municipality has authorized the use of non-highway vehicles. Provides that a non-highway vehicle being operated within a municipality under the provisions shall be operated only by: (i) a disabled veteran who would be otherwise eligible for a disabled veteran registration plate and who has been issued a person with disabilities parking placard; (ii) on the farthest outside lane or shoulder of a roadway with a speed limit not in excess of 35 miles per hour; (iii) for a distance of less than 5 miles per one-way trip from the point of origin to the point of destination; (iv) with the person with disabilities parking placard displayed; and (v) without crossing any toll roads or limited-access highways. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB1349     ?
HB1349      is sponsored by David Friess (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1349     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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