VEH CODE-BICYCLE DEFINITION
House Bill 4159 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code by removing "every low-speed electric bicycle" from the legal definition of a "bicycle." This means that low-speed electric bicycles will no longer be classified as traditional bicycles under Illinois law. The changes outlined in this bill take effect immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 14, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
3
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
lower
Oct 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jennifer Sanalitro
RRepublican
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