IllinoisHB2983104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

TRANSPORTATION-VARIOUS

Sponsored By: Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic)

Became Law

transportation: vehicles & safetyassignmentsstate government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

12 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 5 costs, 2 mixed.

Stronger safety rules for bikes and walkers

The law adds clearer rules to protect people walking and biking. Drivers must change lanes when safe and leave at least 3 feet when passing a bicycle. You may pass a bike in a no-passing zone only if the bike is under half the speed limit, you stay under the limit, and there is room to pass safely. Bicyclists and pedestrians follow Walk/Don’t Walk signals, and drivers must yield on a Walk. Motorcyclists and bicyclists may go after a red light fails to change for at least 120 seconds, but must yield first. Driving recklessly close to a bicyclist or pedestrian is a crime: a Class A misdemeanor, or a Class 3 felony if it causes great bodily harm.

Stricter DUI tests and quick suspensions

If police arrest you for DUI, you are treated as having agreed to chemical tests. Police must warn that refusal, a 0.08% BAC or more (or any alcohol over 0.00 if under 21) triggers a statutory summary suspension. Commercial drivers also risk loss of commercial driving. After the officer’s sworn report, the Secretary of State enters the suspension, which starts on the 46th day after notice. Officers take your license at arrest and may issue a receipt that allows limited driving if the law allows.

Penalties for blocking intersections and crossings

Do not enter an intersection, marked crosswalk, or railroad crossing unless there is space on the other side. This includes commercial trucks at rail crossings. A conviction brings a $500 fine or 50 hours of community service. Your license is suspended one month for a first conviction and three months for a second within five years. The Secretary of State may issue a restricted permit and require programs before reinstatement.

Tougher license-test fraud and instructor checks

Cheating on license exams is banned, including sending answers by phone or other devices. It is illegal to lend or misuse licenses or to have someone else take an exam. A first conviction is a Class A misdemeanor with at least a $500 fine or 50 hours of community service; later convictions are a Class 4 felony, and some violations carry at least 7 days in jail. Driving school instructor applicants must provide fingerprints for a background check and pay processing fees plus a $70 application and license fee.

Old, clean driving records may be destroyed

The Secretary of State may destroy certain very old driving records. This applies to records created 20 or more years ago for a person who did not hold an Illinois license at that time, and that now show no convictions or withdrawals. Clearing these files helps some people move past long‑ago administrative entries.

Updated Rules of the Road guidance

The Secretary of State updates the Illinois Rules of the Road. The manual adds guidance on safely sharing the road with bicyclists and pedestrians, the Dutch Reach, and zipper merges. It also explains traffic stop procedures, steps for stranded motorists, and hazardous materials placards.

DMV organ and tissue donor registry

At the DMV, applicants age 16 or older can choose to join a First Person Consent organ and tissue donor registry. Joining is voluntary and acts as legal consent for donation after death. You can later withdraw consent. The Secretary of State provides a brochure and may share donor status with authorized organ and tissue groups.

Law takes effect immediately

This law takes effect as soon as it becomes law.

Unclaimed deposits move to state after notice

Each July, the Secretary of State lists qualifying security deposits and sends notice. You have 30 days to claim your deposit. If it is not claimed, the State Treasurer converts it to cash and moves the money to the State General Revenue Fund. You can seek payment later in the Court of Claims.

Fewer seasonal commercial driving days for farms

The seasonal commercial driving limit for farm‑related service is now 180 days in any 12‑month period. This reduces the allowed seasonal days by up to 30 days compared with the prior 210‑day limit.

Ending financial responsibility license suspensions

A license or registration suspended for financial responsibility stays suspended until set conditions are met. It ends when you deposit required security, after two years with no court action, upon notice of bankruptcy, after five years with no legal action, or when the statute of limitations expires with an affidavit. After reinstatement, you must keep proof of future financial responsibility for three years.

Permits and checks for school bus drivers

To drive a school bus, you need a school bus driver permit. You must be 21 or older, have a valid license with no revocation, suspension, or cancellation in the past three years, and pass the school bus written test if you do not already hold the right commercial endorsement. You must complete a driving habits review and a fingerprint‑based background check. Applicants pay application and fingerprint fees.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Dave Vella
Democratic • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Steve Stadelman
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 205 • No: 0

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

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 115 • No: 0