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IL HB2454
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Maura Hirschauer
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AI Summary
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Amends the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act to explicitly recognize bicyclists as intended users of public roadways
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Establishes that a person operating a bicycle is deemed an intended user of every roadway and portion of roadway where bicyclists are legally permitted to ride
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Expands local government liability by clarifying that municipalities must maintain roadways in reasonably safe condition for bicyclists, not just motor vehicles
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Strengthens legal protections for injured bicyclists by removing potential government defense that cyclists were not "intended users" of the roadway
Legislative Description
TORT IMMUNITY-LOC GOVT-BIKES
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Civil2/11/2026
Rules3/21/2025
Judiciary - Civil3/4/2025
Rules2/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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