HB 4959 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

VEH-CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL HAUL

Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person from operating or causing to be operated on a highway in the course of the person's employment a vehicle owned by the person's employer: (1) with a cargo area loaded with construction material, when any portion of the load is falling, sifting, blowing, dropping or in any way escaping from the vehicle; or (2) with a tailgate transporting construction material unless the tailgate on the vehicle is in good working repair, good operating condition, and closes securely, with a cover or tarpaulin of sufficient size attached, so as to prevent any load, residue, or other material from escaping. Provides that if another person's vehicle is damaged due to a violation of the provision, the owner of the vehicle involved in the violation shall be responsible for compensating the other person in an amount equal to the amount needed to repair the other person's vehicle.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
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Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Anne Stava
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