All Roll Calls
Yes: 205 • No: 0
IllinoisHB2983104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET
TRANSPORTATION-VARIOUS
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires the Secretary of State to include information advising drivers of the laws and best practices for safely sharing the roadway with bicyclists and pedestrians in the Illinois Rules of the Road Publication. Provides that an applicant for a school bus driver permit or commercial driver's license with a school bus driver endorsement is not required to pass a written test if the applicant holds a valid commercial driver's license or a commercial driver's license that expired in the preceding 30 days issued by another state with a school bus and passenger endorsements. Requires all driver education courses to include information advising drivers of the laws and best practices for safely sharing the roadway with bicyclists and pedestrians. Provides that the examination to test an applicant's ability to read and understand official traffic control devices and knowledge of safe driving practices and traffic laws may be administered at a Secretary of State facility, remotely via the Internet, or in a manner otherwise specified by the Secretary of State by administrative rule. Allows the Secretary to destroy a driving record created 20 or more years ago for a person who was convicted of an offense and who did not have an Illinois driver's license if the record no longer contains any convictions or withdrawal of driving privileges due to the convictions. Provides that the application for an instructor for a driving school must be accompanied by a medical examination report completed by a competent medical examiner (rather than a competent physician). Provides that the restricted commercial driver's license issued for farm-related service industries may be available for periods not to exceed a total of 210 (rather than 180) days in any 12-month period. Removes some of the duration limitations for suspended licenses. Provides that the traffic-control signals also apply to bicyclists. Restricts a person from driving a motor vehicle on a bicycle lane, trail, or path designated by an official sign or marking for the exclusive use of bicycles or pedestrians. Makes other changes. Amends the School Code to make a conforming change. Effective immediately.
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9 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
Commercial drivers face rail-crossing penalties
Commercial vehicle drivers cannot enter a rail crossing unless there is enough room beyond it to clear without blocking rail traffic. A first violation brings a one-month driving suspension and either a $500 fine or 50 hours of community service. Another violation within 5 years of a prior conviction brings a three-month suspension, a $500 fine, and 50 hours of service.
New timing for crash-related driving reinstatement
The law replaces fixed two-year and five-year options for ending certain crash-related suspensions with the applicable lawsuit filing deadline. After that deadline expires, affected people can seek restoration of their license, registration, or nonresident driving privileges. They must show that no crash-damage lawsuit was properly filed within that period. The Illinois Secretary of State must find their evidence satisfactory.
Riders get statewide red-light exception
Bicycle and motorcycle riders statewide can use the exception for an unresponsive steady red light. Riders must stop and wait a reasonable time of at least 120 seconds. The signal must be broken or fail to detect the vehicle because of its size or weight. Before proceeding, riders must yield to oncoming traffic with a green light. The law removes the former limit to municipalities with fewer than 2 million people.
Fewer tests for qualified bus drivers
Some Illinois school bus permit applicants can skip the written school bus test and driving-habits review. They need a commercial driver's license from another state or the District of Columbia with school bus and passenger endorsements. That license must be valid or have expired within the past 30 days.
Longer seasonal licenses for farm-service drivers
Farm-service drivers can use a seasonal restricted commercial license for up to 210 days in any 12-month period. That raises the previous 180-day limit by 30 days. All seasonal periods combined must stay within the 210-day cap.
More medical examiner options for instructors
Driver training instructor applicants must still submit a medical exam report. A qualified medical examiner, as defined by Illinois vehicle law, can now complete it. The report no longer needs to come from an Illinois-licensed physician.
Unclaimed driving deposits transfer sooner
Illinois must list unclaimed securities deposited under its driving financial-responsibility rules one year after the applicable lawsuit deadline expires. This replaces the prior three-year wait. The rule applies when the Secretary of State has no notice of a pending court case affecting the deposit. Depositors have 30 days after notice is mailed to claim the deposit before it can transfer to the state.
More exam options, stricter cheating rules
Illinois can offer driver knowledge exams at an office, online, or another way approved by agency rules. Online testing is not guaranteed for every applicant. People cannot give answers during someone else's license or permit exam, in person or through devices such as phones. The ban also covers people who arrange that help.
Safer road sharing with new duties
Drivers passing a bicycle or person traveling the same way must change lanes when another same-direction lane is available, safe, practical, and legal. They must leave at least 3 feet until safely past. Bicyclists can cross on Walk, must yield to pedestrians, and cannot start on Don't Walk. A dedicated bicycle signal takes priority for riders. Illinois must add road-sharing guidance, including the Dutch Reach door-opening method, but drivers need not use that method.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Steve Stadelman
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/1/2025
Do Pass State Government;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 115 • No: 0
House vote • 3/12/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0260
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025
5/7/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/7/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025
5/1/2025SenateDo Pass State Government; 008-000-000
5/1/2025SenateAssigned to State Government
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/10/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
4/10/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
4/9/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
4/9/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/9/2025HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
4/9/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/8/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
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