Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

HB3442      — LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

  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 February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "leader-follower work zone vehicle" as a motor vehicle used in combination with another motor vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone that is: (1) equipped with an automated driving system; and (2) remotely connected to another motor vehicle allowing for coordinated or controlled movement within line of sight of the operator. Provides that the provision regarding following too closely does not apply to leader-follower work zone vehicles. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to implement the use of a leader-follower work zone vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone under their jurisdiction to create a safety system to protect their workers. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

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Subjects

public-safety transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3442      do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "leader-follower work zone vehicle" as a motor vehicle used in combination with another motor vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone that is: (1) equipped with an automated driving system; and (2) remotely connected to another motor vehicle allowing for coordinated or controlled movement within line of sight of the operator. Provides that the provision regarding following too closely does not apply to leader-follower work zone vehicles. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to implement the use of a leader-follower work zone vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone under their jurisdiction to create a safety system to protect their workers. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB3442     ?
HB3442      is sponsored by Katie Stuart (Democrat), Harry Benton (Democrat), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), and Martin J. Moylan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3442     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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