Transportation

in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4925: LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who is less than 16 years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers if the operator is 18 years of age or older.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle code to allow minors on Class 3 e-bikes under 18+ operator, promoting sustainable transportation use and expanding e-bike accessibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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passed · Illinois · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 3149: VEH CD-MIRRORS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a public transit agency to use an electronic rearview monitoring system on commercial motor vehicles owned by the agency as an alternative to the mirror requirements of the Code and the Code of Federal Regulations so long as an exemption to the Code of Federal Regulations granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration remains in effect.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows electronic monitoring systems as safer alternative to mirrors for public transit vehicles, enhancing vehicle safety regulations within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 4075: $FY26 SUPPLEMENTAL

SB 4075 is a fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations bill that allocates specific state funds to various agencies and programs. It provides $2 million to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for operational costs, $100 million to the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for rural healthcare transformation, and $10 million to the Department of Human Services for healthcare access grants to 15 clinics (including Cook County Health and Access DuPage). Additional funding includes $2.4 million for natural resources projects and $10 million for corrections electronic healthcare records. The bill directly affects state agencies, healthcare providers, and natural resource programs by authorizing specific spending from designated funds like the General Revenue Fund and Illinois Forestry Development Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100M for rural healthcare and $10M for clinic grants, increasing public service funding under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $100M for rural healthcare transformation and $10M for clinic access grants, directly funding healthcare services and improving patient access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $2M to Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (transportation planning agency) for operational costs, directly funding transportation infrastructure coordination.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Jul 2, 2026

SB 3289: $ IDOT CAIRO PORT

Appropriates $5,000,000 to the Department of Transportation for a grant to the Alexander-Cairo Port District for all costs associated with non-bondable development expenses of the Cairo Port. Effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $5M to DOT for Cairo Port development, directly funding transportation infrastructure project as per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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passed both · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 5281: VEH CD-RECORDS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that for the purpose of providing the Secretary of State with records necessary to impose a revocation, upon filing with the clerk of court, the clerk shall forward in a manner and form prescribed by the Secretary (i) a copy of a Uniform Citation and Complaint where the officer indicated a crash type of fatal, (ii) a copy of information or an indictment in which a person is charged with a violation of the Code that resulted in the death of another person, or (iii) a copy of information or an indictment in which a person is charged with reckless homicide. Allows the Secretary to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Protz-Liddy Act. Effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends Vehicle Code to require fatal crash records for license revocation enforcement, directly enhancing traffic safety compliance and accountability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3478: IDOT-BICYCLE GRID NETWORK

Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of transportation shall develop a statewide bicycle grid network of State bicycle routes to include greenspace and protected bicycle routes connecting major cities, suburbs, and townships across the State. Allows the Department to adopt rules on how best to accomplish the development of a bicycle grid network and the necessary steps to develop a bicycle grid network.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDevelops statewide bicycle routes, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and connecting communities via protected networks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HR 668: AIRLINES-MIN. SEAT STANDARDS

Urges commercial airlines operating in the United States to adopt reasonable minimum passenger seating standards that reflect modern body dimensions and support basic comfort, safety, and mobility for the general public. Calls upon federal aviation and transportation regulators to study and establish minimum standards for seat width, legroom, and pitch informed by public health data, disability access considerations, and passenger safety research. Encourages airlines to ensure seating practices do not discriminate against or unduly burden passengers with disabilities or health-related needs, and that reasonable accommodation not be treated as a premium add-on. Urges greater pricing and seating transparency, including clear disclosure of seat dimensions and legroom at the time of ticket purchase, so consumers can make informed travel decisions without surprise fees.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates minimum seat standards for airline passenger safety and comfort, advancing transportation safety regulations in aviation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3635: MOTOR FUEL-GRADE CROSSING

Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that the monthly amount transferred from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Grade Crossing Protection Fund shall be increased in each fiscal year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the most recent 12-month period for which data is available on July 1 of the fiscal year for which the monthly grade crossing protection amount is calculated. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding to Grade Crossing Protection Fund based on CPI, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustained program funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases funding for grade crossing protection (transportation infrastructure safety) via CPI-adjusted Motor Fuel Tax Fund transfer, ensuring sustained project funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Illinois · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 4638: LOC GOV-MICROTRANSIT PAYMENTS

Amends the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, and the Township Code. Provides that, if a county, township, or municipality offers microtransit services, then the county must provide riders with a method to prepay for the microtransit service with a smartphone application.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires smartphone payment for microtransit services, improving accessibility and user experience for public transit infrastructure.90% confidence

Tags Local Government

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in committee · Illinois · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 4543: RAIL CROSSING NEAR SCHOOLS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires every rail carrier operating within the State to install, operate, and maintain pedestrian crossing gates at every grade crossing located within 1.5 miles of a school. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall have the authority to (i) determine the number, type, and location of the signs, signals, gates, or other protective devices and (ii) prescribe the division of the cost of the installation and subsequent maintenance of the signs, signals, gates, or other protective devices between the rail carrier or carriers, the public highway authority or other public authority in interest, and, in instances involving the use of the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, the Department of Transportation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires rail carriers to install safety gates at crossings near schools, enhancing student safety infrastructure and access to educational facilities.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety gates at rail crossings near schools, enhancing transportation safety standards per Illinois Vehicle Code amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Rail Roads & Highways

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