SB2040 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

VEHICLE CD-SAFETY TOWING
Last Action
8/01/2025 - Senate: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0133
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/3-704  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-704
625 ILCS 5/3-704.4 new  
625 ILCS 5/18a-501  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18a-501
625 ILCS 5/18d-105  
625 ILCS 5/18d-115  
625 ILCS 5/18d-116 new  
625 ILCS 5/18d-118 new  
625 ILCS 5/18d-119 new  
625 ILCS 5/18d-120  
625 ILCS 5/18d-121 new  
625 ILCS 5/18d-155  
625 ILCS 5/18d-157 new  
625 ILCS 5/18d-158 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any personal property belonging to the vehicle owner in a vehicle subject to a lien shall be subject to that lien, except for the specified items, which may be claimed by immediate family members at the authorization of the vehicle owner. Establishes registration requirements for commercial vehicle safety relocators and tasks the Illinois Commerce Commission with oversight duties and the imposition of penalties. Provides that commercial vehicle safety relocators must follow specified business address requirements. Sets forth provisions concerning liens against personal property in a towed vehicle, making false statements and the power of the Commission to deny an application or revoke registration from a commercial vehicle safety relocator, and the relocation and redemption of vehicles. Makes changes regarding liability for violations of specified provisions of the Code. Requires a commercial vehicle safety relocator to designate a registered agent within the State. Adds provisions concerning vehicle impoundment, failure to satisfy fines or penalties assessed by the Commission, and suspension of tow truck registrations. Makes other changes.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Provides that the Secretary of State shall begin suspending all tow truck registrations for failing to satisfy any fine or penalty issued by the Illinois Commerce Commission on July 1, 2026. Provides that the Secretary shall notify the person whose name appears on the certified report that the person's tow truck registrations shall be suspended within 30 days (rather than will be suspended at the end of a reasonable, specified period) unless the Secretary is presented with a notice from the Commission certifying that the fines or penalties owing the Commission have been satisfied or that inclusion of that person's name on the certified report was in error. Removes the requirement that a contest of a suspension or impending suspension be upon filing a written request with the Secretary and that the filing fee is $50.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
2/06/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/06/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/25/2025SenateAssigned to Transportation
3/05/2025SenateDo Pass Transportation; 017-000-000
3/05/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
3/14/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
3/14/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/18/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
3/19/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 015-000-000
3/19/2025SenateSecond Reading
3/19/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Villanueva
3/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2025
4/03/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
4/03/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
4/04/2025HouseArrived in House
4/04/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
4/07/2025HouseFirst Reading
4/07/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/17/2025HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
4/23/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
4/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/24/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
4/24/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
4/24/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
4/24/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
5/14/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/14/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/14/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
5/22/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
6/20/2025SenateSent to the Governor
8/01/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/01/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/01/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0133