HB5008 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

VEH-PENALTY-ELUDING&RACING
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/11-204  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-204
625 ILCS 5/11-506  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the penalty for fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony, and, for a third or subsequent violation, from a Class 4 felony to a Class 3 felony. Provides that any person who participates in street racing or a street sideshow, including as a spectator, where 10 or more people are present shall be guilty of a petty offense. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee