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HB3442 - 104th General Assembly

LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH
Last Action
2/18/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/1.125.1 new
625 ILCS 5/11-710from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-710
625 ILCS 5/11-1433 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "leader-follower work zone vehicle" as a motor vehicle used in combination with another motor vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone that is: (1) equipped with an automated driving system; and (2) remotely connected to another motor vehicle allowing for coordinated or controlled movement within line of sight of the operator. Provides that the provision regarding following too closely does not apply to leader-follower work zone vehicles. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to implement the use of a leader-follower work zone vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone under their jurisdiction to create a safety system to protect their workers. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/07/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
2/11/2025 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
2/14/2025 House Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
2/14/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2/18/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
2/18/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2/18/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
2/18/2025 House First Reading
2/18/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee