Bill Status of HB 3442   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH

House Sponsors
Rep. Katie Stuart-Harry Benton-Natalie A. Manley, Kevin John Olickal, Dave Vella, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. and Martin J. Moylan

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/1.125.1 new
625 ILCS 5/11-710from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-710
625 ILCS 5/11-1433 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "leader-follower work zone vehicle" as a motor vehicle used in combination with another motor vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone that is: (1) equipped with an automated driving system; and (2) remotely connected to another motor vehicle allowing for coordinated or controlled movement within line of sight of the operator. Provides that the provision regarding following too closely does not apply to leader-follower work zone vehicles. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to implement the use of a leader-follower work zone vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone under their jurisdiction to create a safety system to protect their workers. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
  2/11/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  2/14/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  2/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
  2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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