SB3336 - 104th General Assembly

LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLE
Last Action
4/14/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Ram Villivalam
Hearings
Transportation Hearing Apr 14 2026 4:00PM Capitol 212 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/1-106.1 new
625 ILCS 5/1-106.2 new
625 ILCS 5/1-117.6 new
625 ILCS 5/1-117.8 new
625 ILCS 5/1-117.9 new
625 ILCS 5/1-117.10 new
625 ILCS 5/1-125.11 new
625 ILCS 5/1-145.001from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148
625 ILCS 5/1-146from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-146
625 ILCS 5/1-158from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-158
625 ILCS 5/1-205.5 new
625 ILCS 5/1-213.7 new
625 ILCS 5/3-101from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-101
625 ILCS 5/3-102from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-102
625 ILCS 5/3-402from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-402
625 ILCS 5/6-102from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-102
625 ILCS 5/7-601from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 7-601
625 ILCS 5/11-208from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-208
625 ILCS 5/11-317 new
625 ILCS 5/11-501from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-501
625 ILCS 5/11-1008.5 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1403.4 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1435 new
815 ILCS 505/2Zfrom Ch. 121 1/2, par. 262Z
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for the operation of toy vehicles, motor driven cycles, and electric micromobility devices within the State, including provisions regarding certificate of title requirements, prohibition signage, licensing requirements, age requirements, equipment requirements, sale requirements, violations, and home rule limitations. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to adopt administrative rules for the regulation of low-speed electric bicycles on any and all properties owned, managed, or leased by the Department of Natural Resources. Allows a person to operate a Class 1 or Class 2 low-speed electric bicycle only if he or she is 15 years of age or older. Provides that a low-speed electric bicycle that is manufactured to accommodate passengers may not be operated by a person under the age of 18 with a passenger unless the passenger is a sibling, stepsibling, child, or stepchild of the operator. Repeals a provision regarding low-speed electric scooters. Makes other changes. Makes a conforming change in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective July 1, 2027.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/04/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
2/04/2026 Senate First Reading
2/04/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026 Senate Assigned to Transportation
2/24/2026 Senate Postponed - Transportation
3/10/2026 Senate Postponed - Transportation
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/09/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
4/09/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
4/13/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
4/13/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
4/14/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
4/14/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation
4/14/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/14/2026 Senate Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000
4/14/2026 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 15, 2026
4/14/2026 Senate Second Reading
4/14/2026 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
4/14/2026 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
4/14/2026 Senate Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments