Bill Text: IL HB3306 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that vehicles shall be inspected every 2 years on a schedule that begins either in the fifth, seventh, or later calendar year (rather than second, fourth, or later calendar year) after the vehicle model year.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2025-03-21 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB3306 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HB3306-Introduced.html

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB3306 Introduced , by Rep. Martha Deuter SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
625 ILCS 5/13C-15
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that vehicles shall be inspected every 2 years on a schedule that begins either in the fifth, seventh, or later calendar year (rather than second, fourth, or later calendar year) after the vehicle model year.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning transportation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by
changing Section 13C-15 as follows:
(625 ILCS 5/13C-15)
Sec. 13C-15. Inspections.
(a) Computer-Matched Inspections and Notification.
(1) The provisions of this subsection (a) are
operative until the implementation of the registration
denial inspection and notification mechanisms required by
subsection (b). Beginning with the implementation of the
program required by this Chapter, every motor vehicle that
is owned by a resident of an affected county, other than a
vehicle that is exempt under paragraph (a)(6) or (a)(7),
is subject to inspection under the program.
The Agency shall send notice of the assigned
inspection month, at least 15 days before the beginning of
the assigned month, to the owner of each vehicle subject
to the program. An initial emission inspection sticker or
initial inspection certificate, as the case may be,
expires on the last day of the third month following the
month assigned by the Agency for the first inspection of

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the vehicle. A renewal inspection sticker or certificate
expires on the last day of the third month following the
month assigned for inspection in the year in which the
vehicle's next inspection is required.
The Agency or its agent may issue an interim emission
inspection sticker or certificate for any vehicle subject
to inspection that does not have a currently valid
emission inspection sticker or certificate at the time the
Agency is notified by the Secretary of State of its
registration by a new owner, and for which an initial
emission inspection sticker or certificate has already
been issued. An interim emission inspection sticker or
certificate expires no later than the last day of the
sixth complete calendar month after the date the Agency
issued the interim emission inspection sticker or
certificate.
The owner of each vehicle subject to inspection shall
obtain an emission inspection sticker or certificate for
the vehicle in accordance with this paragraph (1). Before
the expiration of the emission inspection sticker or
certificate, the owner shall have the vehicle inspected
and, upon demonstration of compliance, obtain a renewal
emission inspection sticker or certificate. A renewal
emission inspection sticker or certificate shall not be
issued more than 5 months before the expiration date of
the previous inspection sticker or certificate.

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(2) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(3), vehicles
shall be inspected every 2 years on a schedule that begins
either in the fifth, seventh second, fourth, or later
calendar year after the vehicle model year. The beginning
test schedule shall be set by the Agency and shall be
consistent with the State's requirements for emission
reductions as determined by the applicable United States
Environmental Protection Agency vehicle emissions
estimation model and applicable guidance and rules.
(3) A vehicle may be inspected at a time outside of its
normal 2-year inspection schedule, if (i) the vehicle was
acquired by a new owner and (ii) the vehicle was required
to be in compliance with this Act at the time the vehicle
was acquired by the new owner, but it was not then in
compliance.
(4) The owner of a vehicle subject to inspection shall
have the vehicle inspected and shall obtain and display on
the vehicle or carry within the vehicle, in a manner
specified by the Agency, a valid unexpired emission
inspection sticker or certificate in the manner specified
by the Agency. A person who violates this paragraph (4) is
guilty of a petty offense, except that a third or
subsequent violation within one year of the first
violation is a Class C misdemeanor. The fine imposed for a
violation of this paragraph (4) shall be not less than $50
if the violation occurred within 60 days following the

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date by which a new or renewal emission inspection sticker
or certificate was required to be obtained for the
vehicle, and not less than $300 if the violation occurred
more than 60 days after that date.
(5) For a $20 fee, to be paid into the Vehicle
Inspection Fund, the Agency may inspect:
(A) A vehicle registered in and subject to the
emission inspections requirements of another state.
(B) A vehicle presented for inspection on a
voluntary basis.
Any fees collected under this paragraph (5) shall not
offset Motor Fuel Tax Funds normally appropriated for the
program.
(6) The following vehicles are not subject to
inspection:
(A) Vehicles not subject to registration under
Article IV of Chapter 3 of this Code, other than
vehicles owned by the federal government.
(B) Motorcycles, motor driven cycles, and
motorized pedalcycles.
(C) Farm vehicles and implements of husbandry.
(D) Implements of warfare owned by the State or
federal government.
(E) Antique vehicles, expanded-use antique
vehicles, custom vehicles, street rods, and vehicles
of model year 1967 or before.

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(F) Vehicles operated exclusively for parade or
ceremonial purposes by any veterans, fraternal, or
civic organization, organized on a not-for-profit
basis.
(G) Vehicles for which the Secretary of State,
under Section 3-117 of this Code, has issued a Junking
Certificate.
(H) Diesel powered vehicles and vehicles that are
powered exclusively by electricity.
(I) Vehicles operated exclusively in organized
amateur or professional sporting activities, as
defined in Section 3.310 of the Environmental
Protection Act.
(J) Vehicles registered in, subject to, and in
compliance with the emission inspection requirements
of another state.
(K) Vehicles participating in an OBD continuous
monitoring program operated in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Agency.
(L) Vehicles of model year 1995 or earlier that do
not have an expired emissions test sticker or
certificate on February 1, 2007.
The Agency may issue temporary or permanent exemption
stickers or certificates for vehicles temporarily or
permanently exempt from inspection under this paragraph
(6). An exemption sticker or certificate does not need to

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be displayed.
(7) According to criteria that the Agency may adopt, a
motor vehicle may be exempted from the inspection
requirements of this Section by the Agency on the basis of
an Agency determination that the vehicle is located and
primarily used outside of the affected counties or in
other jurisdictions where vehicle emission inspections are
not required. The Agency may issue an annual exemption
sticker or certificate without inspection for any vehicle
exempted from inspection under this paragraph (7).
(8) Any owner or lessee of a fleet of 15 or more motor
vehicles that are subject to inspection under this Section
may apply to the Agency for a permit to establish and
operate a private official inspection station in
accordance with rules adopted by the Agency.
(9) Pursuant to Title 40, Section 51.371 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, the Agency may establish a program
of on-road testing of in-use vehicles through the use of
remote sensing devices. In any such program, the Agency
shall evaluate the emission performance of 0.5% of the
subject fleet or 20,000 vehicles, whichever is less. Under
no circumstances shall on-road testing include any sort of
roadblock or roadside pullover or cause any type of
traffic delay. If, during the course of an on-road
inspection, a vehicle is found to exceed the on-road
emissions standards established for the model year and

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type of vehicle, the Agency shall send a notice to the
vehicle owner. The notice shall document the occurrence
and the results of the on-road exceedance. The notice of a
second on-road exceedance shall indicate that the vehicle
has been reassigned and is subject to an out-of-cycle
follow-up inspection at an official inspection station. In
no case shall the Agency send a notice of an on-road
exceedance to the owner of a vehicle that was found to
exceed the on-road emission standards established for the
model year and type of vehicle, if the vehicle is
registered outside of the affected counties.
(b) Registration Denial Inspection and Notification.
(1) No later than January 1, 2008, every motor vehicle
that is owned by a resident of an affected county, other
than a vehicle that is exempt under paragraph (b)(8) or
(b)(9), is subject to inspection under the program.
The owner of a vehicle subject to inspection shall
have the vehicle inspected and obtain proof of compliance
from the Agency in order to obtain or renew a vehicle
registration for a subject vehicle.
The Secretary of State shall notify the owner of a
vehicle subject to inspection of the requirement to have
the vehicle tested at least 30 days prior to the beginning
of the month in which the vehicle's registration is due to
expire. Notwithstanding the preceding, vehicles with
permanent registration plates shall be notified at least

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30 days prior to the month corresponding to the date the
vehicle was originally registered. This notification shall
clearly state the vehicle's test status, based upon the
vehicle type, model year and registration address.
The owner of each vehicle subject to inspection shall
have the vehicle inspected and, upon demonstration of
compliance, obtain an emissions compliance certificate for
the vehicle.
(2) Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(3), (b)(4),
and (b)(5), vehicles shall be inspected every 2 years on a
schedule that begins in the fourth calendar year after the
vehicle model year. Even model year vehicles shall be
inspected and comply in order to renew registrations
expiring in even calendar years and odd model year
vehicles shall be inspected and comply in order to renew
registrations expiring in odd calendar years.
(3) A vehicle shall be inspected and comply at a time
outside of its normal 2-year inspection schedule if (i)
the vehicle was acquired by a new owner and (ii) the
vehicle had not been issued a Compliance Certificate
within one year of the date of application for the title or
registration, or both, for the vehicle.
(4) Vehicles with 2-year registrations shall be
inspected every 2 years at the time of registration
issuance or renewal on a schedule that begins in the
fourth year after the vehicle model year.

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(5) Vehicles with permanent vehicle registration
plates shall be inspected every 2 years on a schedule that
begins in the fourth calendar year after the vehicle model
year in the month corresponding to the date the vehicle
was originally registered. Even model year vehicles shall
be inspected and comply in even calendar years, and odd
model year vehicles shall be inspected and comply in odd
calendar years.
(6) The Agency and the Secretary of State shall
endeavor to ensure a smooth transition from test
scheduling from the provisions of subsection (a) to
subsection (b). Passing tests and waivers issued prior to
the implementation of this subsection (b) may be utilized
to establish compliance for a period of one year from the
date of the emissions or waiver inspection.
(7) For a $20 fee, to be paid into the Vehicle
Inspection Fund, the Agency may inspect:
(A) A vehicle registered in and subject to the
emissions inspections requirements of another state.
(B) A vehicle presented for inspection on a
voluntary basis.
Any fees collected under this paragraph (7) shall not
offset Motor Fuel Tax Funds normally appropriated for the
program.
(8) The following vehicles are not subject to
inspection:

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(A) Vehicles not subject to registration under
Article IV of Chapter 3 of this Code, other than
vehicles owned by the federal government.
(B) Motorcycles, motor driven cycles, and
motorized pedalcycles.
(C) Farm vehicles and implements of husbandry.
(D) Implements of warfare owned by the State or
federal government.
(E) Antique vehicles, expanded-use antique
vehicles, custom vehicles, street rods, and vehicles
of model year 1967 or before.
(F) Vehicles operated exclusively for parade or
ceremonial purposes by any veterans, fraternal, or
civic organization, organized on a not-for-profit
basis.
(G) Vehicles for which the Secretary of State,
under Section 3-117 of this Code, has issued a Junking
Certificate.
(H) Diesel powered vehicles and vehicles that are
powered exclusively by electricity.
(I) Vehicles operated exclusively in organized
amateur or professional sporting activities, as
defined in Section 3.310 of the Environmental
Protection Act.
(J) Vehicles registered in, subject to, and in
compliance with the emission inspection requirements

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of another state.
(K) Vehicles participating in an OBD continuous
monitoring program operated in accordance with
procedures adopted by the Agency.
(L) Vehicles of model year 1995 or earlier that do
not have an expired emissions test sticker or
certificate on February 1, 2007.
(M) Vehicles of model year 2006 or earlier with a
manufacturer gross vehicle weight rating between 8,501
and 14,000 pounds.
(N) Vehicles with a manufacturer gross vehicle
weight rating greater than 14,000 pounds.
The Agency may issue temporary or permanent exemption
certificates for vehicles temporarily or permanently
exempt from inspection under this paragraph (8). An
exemption sticker or certificate does not need to be
displayed.
(9) According to criteria that the Agency may adopt, a
motor vehicle may be exempted from the inspection
requirements of this Section by the Agency on the basis of
an Agency determination that the vehicle is located and
primarily used outside of the affected counties and in
other jurisdictions where vehicle emissions inspections
are not required. The Agency may issue an annual exemption
certificate without inspection for any vehicle exempted
from inspection under this paragraph (9).

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(10) Any owner or lessee of a fleet of 15 or more motor
vehicles that are subject to inspection under this Section
may apply to the Agency for a permit to establish and
operate a private official inspection station in
accordance with rules adopted by the Agency.
(11) Pursuant to Title 40, Section 51.371 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, the Agency may establish a program
of on-road testing of in-use vehicles through the use of
remote sensing devices. In any such program, the Agency
shall evaluate the emission performance of 0.5% of the
subject fleet or 20,000 vehicles, whichever is less. Under
no circumstances shall on-road testing include any sort of
roadblock or roadside pullover or cause any type of
traffic delay. If, during the course of an on-road
inspection, a vehicle is found to exceed the on-road
emissions standards established for the model year and
type of vehicle, the Agency shall send a notice to the
vehicle owner. The notice shall document the occurrence
and the results of the on-road exceedance. The notice of a
second on-road exceedance shall indicate that the vehicle
has been reassigned and is subject to an out-of-cycle
follow-up inspection at an official inspection station. In
no case shall the Agency send a notice of an on-road
exceedance to the owner of a vehicle that was found to
exceed the on-road emissions standards established for the
model year and type of vehicle, if the vehicle is

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registered outside of the affected counties.
(Source: P.A. 97-106, eff. 2-1-12; 97-412, eff. 1-1-12;
97-813, eff. 7-13-12.)