Illinois House Bill 2876

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-02-16 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the specifications of a low-speed electric scooter include the following: (i) it is a vehicle designed to transport only one operator; (ii) it weighs less than 100 pounds; (iii) it has single wheels in tandem or has 3 wheels in a combination of one or 2 wheels at the front and rear of the vehicle; (iv) it is equipped with handlebars and a platform designed to be stood on while riding; (v) it is powered solely by an electric motor and human power; and (vi) it has a maximum speed of no more than 20 miles per hour on a paved level surface. Changes the definition of "motor vehicle" to exclude low-speed electric scooters and electric personal assistive mobility devices. Provides that a municipality or county may authorize and regulate the operation of low-speed electric scooters within the unit of local government on all highways, sidewalks, trails, or other public right-of-way where the operation of bicycles is permitted. Provides that use of a low-speed electric scooters within any municipality or county is allowed only if authorized by that municipality or county. Provides that an authorization or regulation by a county applies only in the unincorporated area of that county. Provides that no person under 16 years of age may operate a low-speed electric scooter. Provides that a low-speed electric scooter must be equipped with safety devices, lamps, reflectors, and a braking system. Restricts a person from using a low-speed scooter to carry more than one person at a time. Makes other changes.

VEH CD-LOW-SPEED SCOOTERS

Rep. Sharon Chung [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-02-16	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2023-02-16	House	First Reading
2023-02-16	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sharon Chung

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
625	5	1-140.11	New Code	See Bill Text
625	5	1-146	Amended Code	Citation Text
625	5	11-1412.4	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2876&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB2876.htm