103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB3339

 

Introduced 2/17/2023, by Rep. Dave Vella

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
625 ILCS 5/1-131.6 new
625 ILCS 5/1-158  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-158

    Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes the definition of "pedestrian" to include a person operating a skateboard. Defines "skateboard" as any non-pedestrian device consisting of a deck with one or more wheels or rollers mounted thereon and upon which the operator stands, sits, or lies during use.


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A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning transportation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by
5changing Section 1-158 and adding Section 1-131.6 as follows:
 
6    (625 ILCS 5/1-131.6 new)
7    Sec. 1-131.6. Skateboard. Any non-pedestrian device
8consisting of a deck with one or more wheels or rollers mounted
9thereon and upon which the operator stands, sits, or lies
10during use.
 
11    (625 ILCS 5/1-158)  (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-158)
12    Sec. 1-158. Pedestrian. Any person afoot, or wearing
13in-line speed skates, or operating a skateboard, including a
14person with a physical, hearing, or visual disability.
15(Source: P.A. 97-1023, eff. 1-1-13.)