IL SB1960 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: Engrossed on March 30 2023 - 50% progression
Action: 2023-04-28 - House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]

Summary

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Provides that a municipality or park district may authorize and regulate the operation of low-speed electric scooters within the unit of local government on any or all highways, sidewalks, trails, or other public right of way where the operation of bicycles are permitted (rather than a person may operate a low-speed electric scooter where the operation of bicycles are permitted, including, but not limited to, bicycle lanes and bicycle paths, and shall have all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the rider of a bicycle under the Code, except in specified situations). Provides that the use of low-speed electric scooters within any municipality or park district is allowed only if authorized by the municipality or park district. Provides that an authorization or regulation by a county or park district shall apply only in the unincorporated area of that county or on park district property. Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter on a highway with a posted speed limit in excess of 35 mph (rather than a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter without a driver's license, instruction permit, or State identification card). Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter unless he or she is 16 (rather than 18) years of age or older. Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter while carrying any package, bundle, or article that prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. Removes provisions of the Code concerning vehicles and motor vehicles. Removes language providing that an entity may not operate a low-speed electric scooter business within a municipality unless the municipality authorizes the operation of low-speed electric scooters within the municipal limits. Adds provisions relating to use of low-speed electric scooters, low-speed electric scooters in rights-of-way, and operation of low-speed electric scooters under the influence of alcohol or any drug. Exempts low-speed electric scooters from title, registration, and driver's licenses requirements. Effective immediately.

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Title

VEH CD-ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2023-03-30 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 48 N: 5 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2023-04-28HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2023-04-28HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2023-04-25HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
2023-04-25HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
2023-04-25HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2023-04-25HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
2023-04-20HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2023-04-20HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2023-04-19HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
2023-04-19HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2023-04-18HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
2023-04-11HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2023-04-11HouseFirst Reading
2023-03-31HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2023-03-31HouseArrived in House
2023-03-30SenateThird Reading - Passed; 048-005-000
2023-03-30SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
2023-03-30SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Koehler
2023-03-30SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Koehler
2023-03-30SenateRecalled to Second Reading
2023-03-29SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
2023-03-29SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 017-000-000
2023-03-29SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 017-000-000
2023-03-28SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Transportation
2023-03-28SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation
2023-03-28SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 29, 2023
2023-03-28SenateSecond Reading
2023-03-28SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2023-03-28SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
2023-03-28SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
2023-03-24SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
2023-03-24SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
2023-03-23SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett
2023-03-22SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
2023-03-08SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023
2023-03-08SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000
2023-03-07SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Transportation
2023-03-07SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
2023-03-02SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2023-03-02SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
2023-02-21SenateAssigned to Transportation
2023-02-09SenateReferred to Assignments
2023-02-09SenateFirst Reading
2023-02-09SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
62551-140.11New CodeSee Bill Text
62551-146Amended CodeCitation Text
62551-217Amended CodeCitation Text
625511-1518New CodeSee Bill Text

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