HB5113 Summary

• Eliminates income eligibility limitations for seniors (65+) and persons with disabilities seeking free or reduced public transportation fees through the Metropolitan Transit Authority, Local Mass Transit Districts, and Regional Transportation Authority.

• Provides free fixed-route public transportation services to all seniors aged 65 and older and all persons with disabilities without requiring income verification, effective January 1, 2023.

• Removes provisions requiring applicants to meet income thresholds under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act as a condition for fee waivers or reductions.

• Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to prohibit income eligibility limitations for fee reductions or waivers related to vehicle registration and licensing for seniors and persons with disabilities beginning with the next registration year after enactment.