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IL HB4883
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brad Halbrook
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow the Department of Transportation and local authorities to issue special permits for transporting logging products with increased axle weights on specified vehicles
- Adds "logging products" (defined as products from felling, bucking, yarding, or loading of timber) to the existing permit exception for agricultural commodities
- Permits for logging products allow axle load increases of up to 35% for 2-axle vehicles, 20% for 3-4 axle vehicles, and 10% for 5-axle vehicles above standard limits
- Sets the fee for special permits for increased axle loads used for hauling logging products at $5 per axle
- Permits are valid for up to 40 days and allow moves up to 50 miles, excluding Interstate highways, while requiring compliance with posted bridge and highway weight limits
Legislative Description
VEH CD-PERMITS-LOGGING PRODUCT
Last Action
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety2/24/2026
Rules2/6/2026
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