PROHIBIT OBSTRUCT RIGHT OF WAY
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Miller
RRepublican
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