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IL HB5576

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Harper

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act to impose new conditions on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority's access to ADA Paratransit Fund moneys
  • Requires implementation of a data collection program to evaluate paratransit service reliability and individual driver performance
  • Mandates regular training sessions for drivers who receive poor performance evaluations, including specialized training for assisting visually impaired and deaf riders with door-to-door travel
  • Requires all reservation methods to permit caregivers to book rides on behalf of visually impaired and deaf riders
  • Introduced by Rep. Sonya M. Harper in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

NITA-PARATRANSIT SERVICES

Last Action

Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges3/12/2026
Rules2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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