SB2040 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

VEHICLE CD-SAFETY TOWING
Last Action
08/01/2025 - 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
02/06/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
02/06/2025SenateFirst Reading
02/06/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
02/25/2025SenateAssigned to Transportation
03/05/2025SenateDo Pass Transportation; 017-000-000
03/05/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
03/14/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
03/14/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
03/18/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
03/19/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 015-000-000
03/19/2025SenateSecond Reading
03/19/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Villanueva
03/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2025
04/03/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
04/04/2025HouseArrived in House
04/04/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
04/07/2025HouseFirst Reading
04/07/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
04/17/2025HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
04/23/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
04/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
04/24/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
04/24/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
04/24/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
04/24/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
05/14/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
05/14/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
05/14/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
05/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
05/22/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
06/20/2025SenateSent to the Governor
08/01/2025SenateGovernor Approved
08/01/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
08/01/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0133