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IL HB3669

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2009

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Nekritz

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to establish requirements for motor vehicle hitches that extend 4 inches or more beyond the vehicle's rear bumper.

  • Requires removal of the ball mount from the hitch receiver when the vehicle is not being used for towing if the hitch extends 4 or more inches beyond the rear bumper.

  • Requires a bright red or orange cover on the hitch ball if the hitch is a single assembly that cannot be easily removed and extends 4 or more inches beyond the rear bumper.

  • Defines key terms including "ball mount," "hitch receiver," and "motor vehicle hitch" for purposes of the regulations.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-TRAILER HITCHES-REMOVAL

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/13/2009

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2009
Vehicles & Safety3/3/2009
Rules2/24/2009

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