Loading chat...
IL HB3204
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Bunting
Click for details
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