Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB4959      — VEH-CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL HAUL

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-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 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person from operating or causing to be operated on a highway in the course of the person's employment a vehicle owned by the person's employer: (1) with a cargo area loaded with construction material, when any portion of the load is falling, sifting, blowing, dropping or in any way escaping from the vehicle; or (2) with a tailgate transporting construction material unless the tailgate on the vehicle is in good working repair, good operating condition, and closes securely, with a cover or tarpaulin of sufficient size attached, so as to prevent any load, residue, or other material from escaping. Provides that if another person's vehicle is damaged due to a violation of the provision, the owner of the vehicle involved in the violation shall be responsible for compensating the other person in an amount equal to the amount needed to repair the other person's vehicle.

Bill Text

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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. Anne Stava

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4959      do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person from operating or causing to be operated on a highway in the course of the person's employment a vehicle owned by the person's employer: (1) with a cargo area loaded with construction material, when any portion of the load is falling, sifting, blowing, dropping or in any way escaping from the vehicle; or (2) with a tailgate transporting construction material unless the tailgate on the vehicle is in good working repair, good operating condition, and closes securely, with a cover or tarpaulin of sufficient size attached, so as to prevent any load, residue, or other material from escaping. Provides that if another person's vehicle is damaged due to a violation of the provision, the owner of the vehicle involved in the violation shall be responsible for compensating the other person in an amount equal to the amount needed to repair the other person's vehicle.
Who sponsors HB4959     ?
HB4959      is sponsored by Anne Stava (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4959     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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