Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB1591

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
2/4/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/4/2025	Senate	First Reading
2/4/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/11/2025	Senate	Assigned to Transportation
2/26/2025	Senate	Postponed - Transportation
3/5/2025	Senate	Postponed - Transportation

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