HB1821 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
HWY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT
Last Action
08/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0199
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall adopt rules specifying the standards for registration of certain signs under the Act. Adds the failure of the Department to act upon any permit within the designated time limit under the Act or the rules adopted by the Department to reasons a person can appeal a decision by the Department. Provides that a hearing for an appeal shall commence within 30 days after the receipt of the appeal request. Adds requirements for a hearing conducted under the Act and requires an administrative law judge to present a written proposal that contains findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations for a final decision to the Secretary of Transportation within 30 days after conclusion of a hearing. Adopts and incorporates the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Requires the Department to adopt rules regarding the implementation and enforcement of the Act (rather than permits the Department to establish rules and regulations). Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971. Provides that the Department of Transportation shall adopt rules specifying the standards for registration of certain signs under the Act. Provides that if an application for a permit has been denied, written notice of the decision shall cite the specific federal law, State law, Illinois Administrative Code section, or Code of Federal Regulations section related to the denial and state in detail why the application was denied (rather than only state in detail why the application was denied). Adds the failure of the Department to act upon any permit within the designated time limit under the Act or the rules adopted by the Department to reasons a person can appeal a decision by the Department. Provides that proceedings for an appeal shall commence within 30 days after the receipt of the appeal request. Adds requirements for a hearing conducted under the Act and requires an administrative law judge to present a written proposal that contains findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations for a final decision to the Secretary of Transportation within 30 days after conclusion of a hearing. Adopts and incorporates the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Requires the Department to adopt rules regarding the implementation and enforcement of the Act (rather than permits the Department to establish rules and regulations). Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 01/28/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 01/28/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 02/25/2025 | House | Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
| 03/18/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; 019-000-000 |
| 03/19/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 03/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 03/26/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 04/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 04/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 04/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges |
| 04/09/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges; 017-000-000 |
| 04/10/2025 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado |
| 04/10/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 04/10/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 04/10/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 04/10/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000 |
| 04/14/2025 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 04/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 04/14/2025 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 04/14/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 04/14/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 04/29/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Transportation |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | Do Pass Transportation; 014-000-000 |
| 05/07/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 |
| 05/08/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 05/08/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 |
| 05/20/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** |
| 05/22/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 |
| 05/22/2025 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 06/20/2025 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Governor Approved |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Effective Date August 15, 2025 |
| 08/15/2025 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0199 |