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IllinoisSB2285104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

VEH CD-BICYCLE DEFINITION

Sponsored By: Mike Simmons (Democratic)

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Redefines "bicycle" as every human-powered or low-speed electric vehicle with 2 or more wheels not less than 12 inches in diameter, designed for the transportation of one or more persons.

assignmentstransportationtransportation: vehicles & safety

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Bill Overview

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New bicycle definition covers e-bikes

Illinois updates what counts as a bicycle. It now includes human-powered devices and low-speed electric bicycles defined in Section 1-140.10. To count, a device must have 2 or more wheels at least 12 inches in diameter, working pedals, and seats for one or more people. The law also includes human-powered devices with two wheels in tandem. Scooters and similar devices are not bicycles. Devices that meet this definition are treated as bicycles for traffic rules and enforcement.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Lilian Jiménez

    Democratic • House

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Norma Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

  • Will Guzzardi

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 144 • No: 53

House vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 76 • No: 38

House vote • 4/23/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;

Yes: 8 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 43 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Do Pass as Amended Transportation;

Yes: 17 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0141

    8/1/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025Senate

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025Senate

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-038-000

    5/22/2025House

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

    5/22/2025House

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

    5/22/2025House

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

    5/22/2025House

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

    5/21/2025House

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  12. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

    5/8/2025House

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

    5/8/2025House

  15. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    4/23/2025House

  16. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 008-004-000

    4/23/2025House

  17. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

    4/17/2025House

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

    4/11/2025House

  19. First Reading

    4/11/2025House

  20. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

    4/10/2025House

  21. Arrived in House

    4/10/2025House

  22. Third Reading - Passed; 043-011-000

    4/10/2025Senate

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 10, 2025

    4/9/2025Senate

  24. Second Reading

    4/9/2025Senate

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025

    4/3/2025Senate

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