IllinoisSB1941104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

VEH CD-FLASHING LIGHTS

Sponsored By: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic)

Became Law

assignmentstransportationtransportation: vehicles & safety

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher fines for park-zone violations

Break the park‑zone speed or stop rule and you face a petty offense. The first offense has a minimum $250 fine. A second or later offense has a minimum $500 fine. These fines apply when children are within 50 feet on a designated and signed park‑zone street. This has been in effect since January 1, 2023.

Flashing beacons allowed at school crosswalks

Local governments may install rapid‑flashing beacons at the ends of crosswalks next to elementary or secondary schools. The lights turn on when a pedestrian activates them and alert drivers to people in the crosswalk.

Standard signs for park zones

The state transportation department must design standard park‑zone signs within six months of January 1, 2023. The designs are free to local governments and sign makers, except for copying and postage costs.

Drivers must slow down near parks

Beginning January 1, 2023, you must drive 20 mph or less on a posted park‑zone street when children are within 50 feet. You must make a full stop at stop signs and red lights in park zones, including before right turns. These rules apply only where park‑zone warning and speed signs are posted. If a street had a speed limit under 20 mph before this law, that lower limit still applies in the park zone.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Harry Benton
Democratic • House
Julie A. Morrison
Democratic • Senate
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Laura Fine
Democratic • Senate
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Meg Loughran Cappel
Democratic • Senate
Mike Simmons
Democratic • Senate
Napoleon Harris, III
Democratic • Senate
Robert F. Martwick
Democratic • Senate
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Terra Costa Howard
Democratic • House
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 275 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/31/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs

Yes: 57 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/27/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation;

Yes: 17 • No: 0

House vote • 5/23/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 107 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 5/21/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2025

Do Pass Transportation;