SB1591 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH
Last Action
3/21/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
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
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/04/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/11/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Transportation |
| 2/26/2025 | Senate | Postponed - Transportation |
| 3/05/2025 | Senate | Postponed - Transportation |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | Postponed - Transportation |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |