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SB 1948 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

VEH CD-WEIGHT LIMIT EXEMPTION

Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes weight restrictions for electric/hydrogen vehicles, facilitating adoption of alternative energy transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts electric/hydrogen vehicles from weight limits, promoting sustainable transportation adoption by removing operational barriers for cleaner vehicles.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Apr 11, 2025
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8
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Committee
4
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Transportation
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Meg Loughran Cappel
Meg Loughran Cappel
DDemocratic
IL
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