HB5625 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PROHIBIT OBSTRUCT RIGHT OF WAY
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Chris Miller
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
605 ILCS 5/9-117  from Ch. 121, par. 9-117
625 ILCS 5/11-1303  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1303
820 ILCS 5/1.4  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that a person who fells a tree for the purpose of obstructing a public highway in hindrance of official State or federal government duties commits a Class 4 felony. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who violates provisions related to stopping, standing, or parking in prohibited places in hindrance of official State or federal government duties commits a Class 4 felony. Amends the Labor Dispute Act. Provides that for persons engaging in picketing, no sign, tent, or temporary shelter may be erected or maintained in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise physically interfere with official State or federal government duties, and a person who violates the prohibition commits a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/17/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Chris Miller
2/17/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/17/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee