Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 16 D cosponsors

HB4840      — VEH-PERSONAL MOBILITY DEVICES

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  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 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Exempts low-speed personal mobility devices and low-speed personal micromobility devices from registration and certificate of title requirements. Prohibits high-speed mobility devices and moderate-speed mobility devices from being marketed, sold, or advertised as low-speed personal mobility devices or low-speed micromobility devices. Exempts persons operating low-speed personal mobility devices and low-speed micromobility devices from driver's license or permit requirements. Provides that high-speed personal mobility devices are subject to the rules and requirements that apply to motorcycles and moderate-speed personal mobility devices are subject to the rules and requirements that apply to mopeds. Requires a person to be covered by a liability insurance policy to operate, register, or maintain registration of a high-speed personal mobility device or moderate-speed personal mobility device. Allows a municipality or local unit of government to install signage clearly indicating the regulation of personal mobility devices. Sets forth prohibited operations of a high-speed personal mobility device, moderate-speed, and low-speed personal mobility device. Provides that traffic laws apply to persons riding low-speed personal mobility devices. Sets forth equipment requirements on low-speed personal mobility devices and moderate-speed personal mobility devices. Sets forth the operation standards for low-speed personal mobility devices, low-speed personal micromobility devices, high-speed personal mobility devices, and moderate-speed personal mobility devices. Repeals provisions regarding low-speed electric scooters and low-speed gas bicycles. Makes conforming and other changes. Amends the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. Provides that neither a local public entity nor a public employee is liable for an injury related to the use of a high-speed personal mobility device, moderate-speed personal mobility device, personal mobility device, or low-speed personal mobility device unless the local public entity or public employee is guilty of willful and wanton conduct. Makes conforming changes in the Micromobility Fire Safety Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

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

  3. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  20. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (167)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4840      do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Exempts low-speed personal mobility devices and low-speed personal micromobility devices from registration and certificate of title requirements. Prohibits high-speed mobility devices and moderate-speed mobility devices from being marketed, sold, or advertised as low-speed personal mobility devices or low-speed micromobility devices. Exempts persons operating low-speed personal mobility devices and low-speed micromobility devices from driver's license or permit requirements. Provides that high-speed personal mobility devices are subject to the rules and requirements that apply to motorcycles and moderate-speed personal mobility devices are subject to the rules and requirements that apply to mopeds. Requires a person to be covered by a liability insurance policy to operate, register, or maintain registration of a high-speed personal mobility device or moderate-speed personal mobility device. Allows a municipality or local unit of government to install signage clearly indicating the regulation of personal mobility devices. Sets forth prohibited operations of a high-speed personal mobility device, moderate-speed, and low-speed personal mobility device. Provides that traffic laws apply to persons riding low-speed personal mobility devices. Sets forth equipment requirements on low-speed personal mobility devices and moderate-speed personal mobility devices. Sets forth the operation standards for low-speed personal mobility devices, low-speed personal micromobility devices, high-speed personal mobility devices, and moderate-speed personal mobility devices. Repeals provisions regarding low-speed electric scooters and low-speed gas bicycles. Makes conforming and other changes. Amends the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. Provides that neither a local public entity nor a public employee is liable for an injury related to the use of a high-speed personal mobility device, moderate-speed personal mobility device, personal mobility device, or low-speed personal mobility device unless the local public entity or public employee is guilty of willful and wanton conduct. Makes conforming changes in the Micromobility Fire Safety Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act.
Who sponsors HB4840     ?
HB4840      is sponsored by Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Daniel Didech (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), Justin Cochran (Democrat), Martha Deuter (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), and Maura Hirschauer (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4840     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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