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IL SB1922
Bill
Status
8/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julie Morrison
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AI Summary
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Expands "Scott's Law" protections by requiring drivers to yield the right-of-way to any authorized emergency vehicle engaged in work on a highway, whether stationary or moving, when displaying flashing lights
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Requires drivers to yield to emergency workers obviously engaged in work at an emergency scene and to pedestrians directly involved in the emergency scene
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Violations of the new yield requirements (subsections c-5 and c-10) carry the same penalties as existing Scott's Law violations: fines of $250-$10,000 for first offense, $750-$10,000 for subsequent offenses
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License suspension penalties apply to violations of the new provisions: 90 days to 1 year for property damage, 180 days to 2 years for injury, and 2 years for death
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Adds the new subsections (c-5 and c-10) to the list of violations that can trigger discretionary license suspension or revocation by the Secretary of State when resulting in property damage, death, or injury
Legislative Description
VEHICLE CD-EMERGENCY VEHICLE
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0400
8/15/2025