Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 7 D cosponsors

SB3285      — PASSENGER RAIL PLANNING ACT

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes a framework for planning and improving intercity passenger rail in Illinois.

The Passenger Rail Planning Act creates guidelines for intercity passenger rail routes in Illinois. It requires the Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to work on achieving target rail frequencies and improving rail service.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This act may lead to improved rail services, which could affect commuters and workers relying on public transport.

Summary

Creates the Passenger Rail Planning Act. Sets forth intercity passenger rail routes serving or originating in the State. Requires the Department of Transportation to incorporate the aspirational frequencies into the Illinois State Rail Plan and the Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan. Authorizes the Department to nominate corridors for inclusion in the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification and Development Program and enter into memoranda of understanding or other cooperative agreements for each identified interstate corridor to provide for shared data, joint investment prioritization, and aligned performance measures and planning schedules. Requires the Department to include a recurring section titled Progress Toward High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail within each update to the Illinois State Rail Plan and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Requires each Metropolitan Planning Organization in the State to: (1) recognize the target intercity and long-distance passenger rail frequencies; (2) identify relevant rail corridors within or adjacent to the Metropolitan Planning Organization planning area; and (3) include a narrative discussion of how regional transportation investments can support achievement of those frequency targets. Requires the Department and each Metropolitan Planning Organization to consider progress toward the target passenger rail frequencies when developing project prioritization criteria for multimodal investments. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026

  6. Second Reading

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 15, 2026

  8. Do Pass Transportation; 017-000-000

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  12. Postponed - Transportation

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  15. Postponed - Transportation

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  17. Assigned to Transportation

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  19. Referred to Assignments

  20. First Reading

  21. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

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)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Transportation

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10002
Republican 6000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 17002
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea

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Subjects

transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3285      do?
Creates the Passenger Rail Planning Act. Sets forth intercity passenger rail routes serving or originating in the State. Requires the Department of Transportation to incorporate the aspirational frequencies into the Illinois State Rail Plan and the Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan. Authorizes the Department to nominate corridors for inclusion in the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification and Development Program and enter into memoranda of understanding or other cooperative agreements for each identified interstate corridor to provide for shared data, joint investment prioritization, and aligned performance measures and planning schedules. Requires the Department to include a recurring section titled Progress Toward High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail within each update to the Illinois State Rail Plan and Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Requires each Metropolitan Planning Organization in the State to: (1) recognize the target intercity and long-distance passenger rail frequencies; (2) identify relevant rail corridors within or adjacent to the Metropolitan Planning Organization planning area; and (3) include a narrative discussion of how regional transportation investments can support achievement of those frequency targets. Requires the Department and each Metropolitan Planning Organization to consider progress toward the target passenger rail frequencies when developing project prioritization criteria for multimodal investments. Contains other provisions. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3285     ?
SB3285      is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), and Mike Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3285     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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