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IllinoisHB2335104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
VEH CD-VARIOUS
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that "expanded-use antique vehicle" does not include a commercial vehicle or a farm truck. Provides that any entity or vendor providing services to or on behalf of the Secretary of State may also prescribe or provide suitable forms for applications, certificates of title, registration cards, driver's licenses, and such other forms requisite or deemed necessary to carry out the Act to the extent authorized by the Secretary and upon approval of the Secretary. Provides that, except for specified persons, an individual's photograph or image, signature, social security number, personal email address, and medical or disability information as may be submitted to the Secretary for purposes of a vehicle title and registration application shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed. Provides that the printed proof of registration is valid for 30 days from the expiration of the previous registration sticker's or digital registration sticker's date or 30 days from the purchase date of the new registration sticker or digital registration sticker, whichever occurs later. Provides that the owner of an antique vehicle may register such vehicle for a fee not to exceed $6 per registration year (rather than $13 for a 2-year antique plate). Provides that if the Secretary determines that an owner has registered or maintained the registration of a motor vehicle without a liability insurance policy, the Secretary shall notify the owner that such owner's vehicle registration shall be suspended 30 (rather than 45) days after the date of the mailing of the notice unless the owner within 30 days furnishes proof of insurance in effect on the verification date or provides an exemption from the mandatory insurance requirements. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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29 provisions identified: 15 benefits, 4 costs, 10 mixed.
New funding rules for downstate transit
Beginning in fiscal year 2026, the state may use leftover transit fund money for intercity rail projects linking downstate communities with Chicago, up to $342 million. When calculating eligible transit providers’ operating deficits, the state no longer subtracts advertising revenue, which can increase the deficit used to set assistance. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, project calls for one downstate capital program happen every two years instead of twice a year. Beginning July 1, 2032, participants that spent at least 85% of their prior-year appropriation receive increases tied to Fund revenue growth. Appropriations cannot fall below the prior year’s amount, even when Fund revenue declines.
New barriers protect transit bus drivers
Beginning June 1, 2026, fixed-route buses in revenue service for the Authority, the Chicago Transit Authority, and the Suburban Bus Division must have barriers protecting drivers while allowing outside visibility and communication. Buses without the specified physical limits must have barriers by January 1, 2028. Other buses must be fitted as their physical limits allow. The Authority must consult affected agencies and labor representatives by January 1, 2027.
Transit fare breaks for targeted riders
Beginning June 1, 2026, active-duty military members ride free when in uniform or carrying proper identification. Disabled veterans also ride free. The Authority must create income-based reduced fares for veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and qualifying people recently released from Department of Corrections custody. It must also create free or reduced fares for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault within two years. Once a rider’s regular fares reach the price of an applicable daily, weekly, monthly, or 30-day pass, the fare-capping program stops charging for the rest of that period. The law also extends existing student half fares to covered service when the transportation agency already offers half fares to students.
Transit fares stay frozen for one year
Beginning June 1, 2026, the Authority cannot raise Service Board fares for one year after the law takes effect. After that year, it must evaluate the effects before raising fares. The law delays increases but does not set a permanent fare level.
New regional transit safety programs
Beginning June 1, 2026, the Cook County Sheriff must lead a regional task force to address crime on the transit system. The Authority must also create a transit safety office and name a full-time safety officer. Within six months after a council study is delivered, the Authority must provide or create rider outreach and assistance programs. Participating agencies and groups can claim available funds for increased costs only under applicable agreements or contracts. The task force ends June 1, 2029, or earlier if the Authority starts the specified officer program and safety plan.
Better planning for major transit projects
The Authority must create a process with service boards for a five-year capital plan by January 1, 2027. It can fast-track a project only if more than $250 million is programmed for it over five years, it has local support, and it documents cost-saving methods. Fast-track work requires notice and agreements with affected governments and utilities. For road access requests, governments generally have 60 days to respond and may take 45 more days to discuss changes; after 120 days without approval, the Authority can seek approval from a specified official. The Authority must restore affected property or repair or pay for damage. The Authority can also share costs with municipalities for repairs to Green Line bridges outside Chicago.
More state support for transit funding
Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the state’s standard share of eligible Downstate transit operating costs rises from 65% to 80%. Participants receiving funding under a specified provision remain at a separate 50% share. Beginning July 1, 2026, 90% of Road Fund investment income goes to the Northern Illinois transit capital fund and 10% to the Downstate transit capital fund. For fiscal year 2026 and later years, leftover balances in two Downstate transit funds move to the Downstate Transit Improvement Fund after specified payments and reserves. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the Public Transportation Fund must cover specified participant payments, including any shortfall in the amount appropriated.
One regional transit fare system
Beginning June 1, 2026, the Authority and service boards must coordinate a joint purchase of a new fare system by January 1, 2028. The system must include a unified mobile ticket app and be in place by February 1, 2030. The Authority must also set up a process for a shared fare instrument by July 1, 2027. Fare policies for passes, tickets, or transfers between providers must explain how boards share the revenue. The law does not set fare prices or require a fare discount.
Higher regional taxes on some purchases
The Authority Board can raise certain regional sales, service, and use taxes by ordinance, but the law does not raise them on its own. In Cook County, maximum rates include 1.5% on specified food and property taxed at the 1% state rate, 1.25% on other covered sales or services, and 1.25% for qualifying use-tax purchases. In DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties, the maximum rate is 1% for covered sales, services, and use-tax purchases. The Board must vote within 60 days after the Act takes effect on whether to adopt the authorized increases.
Free rides for income-eligible seniors
Beginning June 1, 2026, fixed-route transit is free for people aged 65 or older and people with disabilities who meet the law’s income limit. After approval, eligibility renews every five years once the Authority receives proof of Illinois residency. The state must withhold grants that reimburse Service Boards for free and reduced fares if the Authority does not certify that required transit data was published. Riders who use these fares may be affected if grants are withheld.
New limits and flexibility for transit budgets
For the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027, the Authority must find $46.9 million in net budget savings through service efficiencies. Beginning June 1, 2026, the Suburban Bus Board and Commuter Rail Board cannot use operating funds for capital projects or move those funds to accounts mainly used for capital. For fiscal years beginning in 2026 through 2027, the Authority is not subject to its usual administrative spending limit, generally the prior year’s maximum plus 5%. For fiscal years 2026 and 2027, it does not have to remit a system-generated revenue deficit to Illinois when system-generated revenue is below 25% of public transportation costs.
Transit bond rules change
The Regional Transportation Authority cannot issue bonds or notes under two specified project-bond provisions on or after June 1, 2026. Those provisions cover up to $500 million and $1.3 billion in bond authority, subject to project and debt limits. The Board can approve certain negotiated working-cash or self-insurance note and bond sales by a simple majority instead of the former requirement of at least nine votes.
Transit tax money gets new shares
Beginning July 1, 2026, 80% of net motor fuel and gasohol tax revenue goes to transit funds, with 85% of that amount going to the Public Transportation Fund and 15% to the Downstate Public Transportation Fund. The same date, State Construction Account Fund investment income is split 90% to the Northern Illinois transit capital fund and 10% to the Downstate fund; the former shares were 85% and 15%. For certain monthly tax collections outside Cook County, the Authority’s share rises from two-thirds to three-quarters, while counties’ share falls from one-third to one-quarter. Other specified tax proceeds also go to the Public Transportation Fund after the state receives authorized tax increases.
More support for disabled transit riders
The Authority must create an office to plan for transit access and an advisory council of 5 to 15 members. The office develops accessibility plans, complaint procedures, training standards, and paratransit eligibility criteria. A third party must review paratransit service and recommend improvements by January 1, 2027. The Authority must act by April 1, 2027, and report progress by January 1, 2028. Eligible paratransit users receive proof of certification, without having to disclose specific details about their disability. The law does not guarantee a particular service change or new funding.
More transit information and rider input
Beginning June 1, 2026, transit boards must publish monthly information on staffing, planned and delivered service, and safety. If safety measures do not exist, the boards and Authority must create and publish them. The Authority must create a riders’ council of 5 to 15 members and consider its advice on initiatives affecting riders. It must coordinate regional transit advertising and public information. By July 1, 2028, it must manage online trip planning and real-time arrival information, including for demand-response services.
Transit ethics complaints get new review
Beginning June 1, 2026, transit board ethics complaints must go to the Executive Inspector General. The Inspector General can take over or delegate an investigation. A board must stop its review when it receives written notice. Confidential information stays out of delegated investigations.
Safer walking and trails near transit
Transit districts can acquire property for trail-supportive development as well as transit-supportive development. Beginning June 1, 2026, the Authority must prioritize safe walking access to transit stops. Local governments can seek reimbursement for eligible sidewalks, paths, boarding areas, and shelters on qualifying road projects. Paths may connect to existing paths within 500 feet. The Authority may require local cost-sharing and set an annual reimbursement cap.
Higher pay for dual-board transit members
Chicago Transit Board members who also serve on the Authority Board receive $10,000 a year in additional compensation, up from $5,000. A Suburban Bus Board member who also serves on the Authority Board receives $10,000 a year for Suburban Bus Board service, up from $5,000. Beginning June 1, 2026, the same increase applies to Commuter Rail Board members who also serve on the Authority Board.
State grant supports Springfield flights
For fiscal year 2027, the state may provide up to $3.75 million for daily commercial flights between Springfield and Chicago O’Hare. The grant goes to the Springfield Airport Authority. It does not provide a direct payment to travelers.
State weighs transit in road planning
Beginning June 1, 2026, the state must consider ways to shift trips away from single-occupancy cars and commercial trucks when planning transportation improvements and selecting state-owned capacity projects. Committee recommendations must also address coordination on bus rapid transit and bus-priority projects. The committee’s authority under this provision ends January 1, 2030. These rules guide planning but do not promise that a particular project will be built.
Transit boards get new budget oversight
Beginning September 1, 2026, one Chicago Transit Board appointee also serves on the regional transit authority. The Authority sets duties for the Chicago Transit Authority’s executive director and oversees its yearly budget, five-year capital program, and two-year financial plan. Beginning January 1, 2027, the Authority names who will carry out each capital project. Service Boards keep managing earlier contracts, subject to Authority review. The Authority must share budget information, hold public hearings in all six counties, and receive recommendations from Service Boards before adopting its budget.
Taxes apply to more personal-property leases
Beginning January 1, 2025, certain local taxes apply to qualifying leases of personal property. The rule covers leases in effect, signed, or renewed on or after that date when the local government had the tax in place on January 1, 2025, or adds it later. The law does not state a tax rate or a household cost.
New tax filings for trailer lessors
Beginning January 1, 2025, lessors of certain taxable Illinois trailers must file a separate lease-receipt tax return and pay electronically. Semitrailers are excluded. Returns and payment are due by the 20th day after each monthly, quarterly, or yearly reporting period. All receipts for a period must appear on one return. The law adds reporting duties but does not change the stated tax rate.
Transit directors face job limits
While serving as a director, a person cannot be a Service Board or transportation agency officer, board member, or employee. Directors also cannot be Illinois or local government employees or receive pay from an elected or appointed office under state law. They can serve on a school board or in the National Guard. These rules limit work and paid public-office roles while a person serves as a director.
Fewer transit contracts need review
The value above which a Chicago Transit Board employment contract or change must go to the Authority Board for review rises from $100,000 to $200,000. Contracts or changes above $200,000 receive a 14-day review period, subject to a stated legal exception. The change reduces review requirements for contracts between the old and new thresholds while keeping review for larger amounts.
Regional plans shape transit access and service
The Authority’s strategic plan must set goals for transit access for low-income communities, seniors, students, and people with disabilities. It must also consider access to jobs, including off-peak and weekend service. Beginning in December 2027, the Authority plans regional service for periods of one to three years, with public hearings and county meetings. The Authority can stop service changes that do not follow its planning guidance unless they are included in the approved regional plan. Beginning June 1, 2026, a supermajority vote is required to require transfers between Service Board services. The law also counts certain ferry terminals and intersections of transit corridors as public transportation hubs.
Two Chicago stations get later deadlines
The Authority must build or remodel a Blue Line station at or near Central Station and the Lavergne Avenue western entrance. It must open by January 1, 2031, replacing the earlier Leclaire Avenue location and January 1, 2029 deadline. The Regional Transportation Authority must also build or remodel a Green Line station in Englewood and open it by January 1, 2031. That extends the earlier deadline from January 1, 2029. The law states no project cost or funding amount.
Parking rules cover more public spaces
The law includes rules about maximum or minimum numbers of off-street parking spaces in its definitions of parking requirements. The definitions are not limited to private spaces. This change does not itself set how many spaces must be built or change what households pay.
Transit construction bidders face labor rules
For covered transit construction contracts, only responsible bidders can receive the work. Bidders must show compliance with listed state business, prevailing-wage, equal-employment, insurance, and training rules. They must keep an Illinois office as the main work location for contract workers. These requirements do not apply to federally funded projects when applying them would put federal funds at risk.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Eva-Dina Delgado
Democratic • House
Mattie Hunter
Democratic • Senate
Ram Villivalam
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/31/2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 74 • No: 39
House vote • 5/31/2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs
Yes: 74 • No: 39
House vote • 5/31/2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs
Yes: 74 • No: 39
House vote • 5/30/2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 5/30/2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 5/30/2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/29/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 36 • No: 16
Senate vote • 5/28/2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation;
Yes: 17 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/15/2025
Do Pass as Amended Executive;
Yes: 9 • No: 4
House vote • 4/9/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 75 • No: 40
House vote • 3/5/2025
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;
Yes: 8 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0543
7/10/2026HouseEffective Date July 10, 2026
7/10/2026HouseGovernor Approved
7/10/2026HouseSent to the Governor
6/26/2026HousePassed Both Houses
5/31/2026HouseHouse Concurs
5/31/2026HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 074-039-000
5/31/2026HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 074-039-000
5/31/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 074-039-000
5/31/2026HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
5/30/2026HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
5/30/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
5/30/2026HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/30/2026HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/30/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/30/2026HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
5/30/2026HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
5/30/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
5/30/2026HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
5/29/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 3, 4
5/29/2026HouseArrived in House
5/29/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
5/29/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
5/29/2026SenateThird Reading - Passed; 036-016-000
5/29/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
5/29/2026Senate
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Senate Amendment 2
Senate Amendment 3
Senate Amendment 4
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