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IL HB3204

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Bunting

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends Illinois' "Scott's Law" protections to construction vehicles and farm vehicles using audible or visual signals, requiring approaching drivers to yield right-of-way and move to the right edge of the road or stop if necessary

  • Requires drivers approaching stationary construction or farm vehicles with active signals to change lanes away from the vehicle on highways with 4+ lanes, or reduce speed and proceed with caution if lane change is unsafe

  • Maintains existing penalties for violations: fines of $250-$10,000 for first offense, $750-$10,000 for subsequent offenses, Class A misdemeanor if property damage occurs, and Class 4 felony if injury or death results

  • License suspensions remain in effect: 90 days to 1 year for property damage, 180 days to 2 years for injury, and 2 years for violations resulting in death

  • Expands Scott's Law Fund and Transportation Safety Highway Hire-back Fund uses to include education about approaching stationary construction and farm vehicles

Legislative Description

SCOTTS LAW-CONSTRUCTION/FARMER

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety3/11/2025
Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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