Bill Status of SB 1591   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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
  2/4/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  2/4/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/4/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/11/2025SenateAssigned to Transportation
  2/26/2025SenatePostponed - Transportation
  3/5/2025SenatePostponed - Transportation
  3/19/2025SenatePostponed - Transportation
  3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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