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IllinoisSB2426104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate
TREE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE
Sponsored By: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Amends the Forest Products Transportation Act. Changes the title of the Act to the Tree Transportation Act. Defines terms. Provides that no person may haul or transport any tree (instead of forest product) on the highways of the State without proof of ownership as required by the Department of Natural Resources by administrative rule (instead of the written consent of the timber grower or subsequent seller). Provides that any person hauling or transporting a tree or trees (instead of 2 or more trees and forest products), on any highway in this State shall be required to show proof of ownership as defined in the Act. Provides that the information required for proof of ownership shall be set by the Department by administrative rule, including information required for a person that is transporting or hauling a tree or trees that the person owns. Provides that the Department or any law enforcement agency may inspect any vehicle or conveyance hauling or transporting a tree or trees on any road or highway in the State to determine if the transportation of the tree or trees complies with the Act. Provides that, if an officer of the Department or law enforcement agency discovers any violation of the Act, he or she may issue a summons to the person operating the vehicle that is hauling or transporting the tree or trees that requires that the person appears before the circuit court for the county within which the offense was committed. Sets forth criteria for a violation of the amendatory provisions. Changes the level of misdemeanor that resisting or obstructing any officer, employee, or agent of the Department in the discharge of his or her duties under the provisions of the Act from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor. Makes conforming changes. Repeals provisions concerning the definition of certain terms. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act.
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Timber haulers must carry ownership proof
The renamed Timber Transportation Act requires ownership proof to stay with covered timber and forest-product loads on Illinois highways. Timber means trees or parts usable for building or manufacturing lumber; it excludes firewood, Christmas trees, and ornamental trees. Firewood means wood harvested for fuel and cut to lengths of 48 inches or less. The Department of Natural Resources sets document requirements and can allow digital copies by rule. Interstate haulers starting outside Illinois can instead use documents meeting federal motor-carrier rules, whether their destination is inside or outside Illinois. Proof must always be available for inspection; without it, timber and the vehicle can be held subject to court order.
Timber haulers face inspections and orders
Natural resources staff and law enforcement can inspect vehicles carrying timber on Illinois roads and summon operators to county circuit court. People must not willfully refuse lawful enforcement orders, obstruct natural resources personnel, or knowingly falsify required ownership information. This includes knowingly giving someone false information that leads to false ownership proof. The natural resources director can authorize neighboring-state officers who enforce their state's plant and animal laws to enforce Illinois timber laws. Those officers act as Illinois agents with conservation-police powers; Illinois provides no pay or benefits and accepts no liability for their actions. Under Illinois conservation-police supervision, authorized officers can pursue, seize, return, or dispose of plants or animals involved in neighboring-state violations.
Timber violations can cost owners equipment
Timber, cutting tools, equipment, vehicles, and other conveyances used or attempted to be used in violations can be seized. The law no longer separately lists “forestry” property. The department must file a court complaint; proven illegal use can lead to forfeiture, alongside any criminal prosecution. Owners retain jury-trial and appeal rights, and return requires proof of ownership or possession rights plus payment of custody costs. If ownership remains unidentified for six months, the department must sell the property at public auction to the highest bidder. Owners can reclaim it before sale; auction proceeds go to the Illinois Forestry Development Fund, and the department pays notice costs.
Lower timber penalties, but court costs remain
Violations of the timber transportation law or its rules are Class C misdemeanors. For the specified section, this replaces the earlier, more serious Class A classification. Covered timber violations also count as conservation offenses under the court-assessment law, so related court costs can apply. That definition excludes offenses punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary. The law does not state a specific fine or assessment amount for these timber violations.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Sonya M. Harper
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/31/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs
Yes: 51 • No: 5
Senate vote • 5/30/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 5/29/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 77 • No: 35
House vote • 5/27/2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 2
House vote • 5/20/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 5
Senate vote • 5/8/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 56 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Criminal Law;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law;
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0419
8/15/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/15/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/27/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
5/31/2025SenateSenate Concurs
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 051-005-000
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
5/30/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
5/30/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
5/30/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Laura M. Murphy
5/30/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 29, 2025
5/29/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
5/29/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 077-035-000
5/29/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/29/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/29/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 012-002-000
5/27/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
5/22/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
5/21/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/21/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5/21/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
5/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/21/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-005-000
5/20/2025HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
5/13/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
Senate Amendment 2
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