IL HB5439

Salvage dealers who post a $100,000 annual bond with the Secretary of State can have their applications for salvage or junking certificates automatically processed, provided applications include the most current certificate of title

Salvage dealers must maintain at least 85% accuracy on applications or face suspension of automatic processing privileges for a minimum of 90 days, increasing to 180 days for a third violation within 12 months

The posted bond secures compensation for vehicle owners whose vehicles were improperly transferred by the salvage dealer, with claims enforceable through Court of Claims proceedings

Creates the offense of "street sideshow" defined as blocking or impeding traffic to perform unauthorized vehicle stunts, speed contests, or exhibitions of speed

Prohibits knowingly interfering with traffic to facilitate street racing or street sideshows, with first offense penalties of a Class A misdemeanor and minimum $250 fine, escalating to a Class 4 felony with minimum $500 fine for subsequent offenses