Transportation

passed · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HR 926: MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May of 2026 as Motorcycle Awareness Month. Recognizes the 39 years of ABATE of Illinois, Inc., the more than 300,000 registered motorcyclists statewide, and the continued role that Illinois serves as a leader in motorcycle safety, education, and awareness.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes motorcycle safety and awareness, enhancing transportation safety standards and public recognition for motorcyclists.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HR 668: AIRLINES-MIN. SEAT STANDARDS

Urges commercial airlines operating in the United States to adopt reasonable minimum passenger seating standards that reflect modern body dimensions and support basic comfort, safety, and mobility for the general public. Calls upon federal aviation and transportation regulators to study and establish minimum standards for seat width, legroom, and pitch informed by public health data, disability access considerations, and passenger safety research. Encourages airlines to ensure seating practices do not discriminate against or unduly burden passengers with disabilities or health-related needs, and that reasonable accommodation not be treated as a premium add-on. Urges greater pricing and seating transparency, including clear disclosure of seat dimensions and legroom at the time of ticket purchase, so consumers can make informed travel decisions without surprise fees.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates minimum seat standards for airline passenger safety and comfort, advancing transportation safety regulations in aviation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Illinois · House May 13, 2026

HB 4382: VEH CD-GRADUATED LICENSES

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a graduated driver's license holder who is under the age of 18 is convicted of violating State law while operating a motor vehicle with more than one passenger in the vehicle who is under the age of 20, unless any additional passenger or passengers are siblings, step-siblings, children, or stepchildren of the driver, and that results in bodily harm, permanent disability, or death to another, the graduated license shall be suspended for 6 months. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens vehicle safety standards by restricting passenger rules for young drivers, reducing accident risks per Illinois Vehicle Code amendment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4759: GREEN LIGHT FOR BUSES

Creates the Green Light for Buses Act. Establishes the Committee on Efficient Arterial Signal Infrastructure to make recommendations to improve public transit efficiency via improvements to traffic signal infrastructure. Publishes a report to the Department of Transportation for inclusion in the Public Transportation Plan. Grants implementing authority. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImproves public transit efficiency via traffic signal infrastructure, reducing vehicle emissions and congestion - aligns with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes committee to improve public transit efficiency via traffic signal infrastructure, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and public transit operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 5576: NITA-PARATRANSIT SERVICES

Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that the Northern Illinois Transit Authority may not withdraw moneys from the Authority's ADA Paratransit Fund unless the Authority: (1) implements a program to collect data about the reliability of paratransit services that evaluates each driver's performance; (2) requires regular training sessions, including training to assist visually impaired and deaf riders traveling door-to-door, for drivers who received poor evaluations; and (3) requires all reservation methods to permit caregivers to book rides for visually impaired and deaf riders.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates performance data collection and specialized driver training to enhance ADA paratransit service reliability and accessibility for disabled riders, strengthening public transit accessibility standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4925: LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person who is less than 16 years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 low-speed electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers if the operator is 18 years of age or older.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle code to allow minors on Class 3 e-bikes under 18+ operator, promoting sustainable transportation use and expanding e-bike accessibility.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 4225: VEH CD-MIRRORS

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a public transit agency to use an electronic rearview monitoring system on commercial motor vehicles owned by the agency as an alternative to the mirror requirements of the Code and the Code of Federal Regulations so long as an exemption to the Code of Federal Regulations granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration remains in effect.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows electronic rearview systems as safety alternative to mirrors, enhancing vehicle safety standards under transportation regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2630: SOLAR RD SIGNS-PILOT PROGRAM

Creates the Solar Powered Road Signs Pilot Program Act. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a pilot program to test the use of solar powered LED road signs in 5 counties of varied population. After getting reports of the program from the counties, the Department shall file a report with the General Assembly that contains the complete findings of the program. Effective immediately.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates a pilot program testing solar-powered road signs, directly promoting renewable energy infrastructure adoption and advancing solar technology use in public infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates pilot program for solar-powered road signs, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure innovation within DOT's responsibilities.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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in committee · Illinois · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 1913: VEH CD-ELECTRIC VEHICLE DECAL

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, upon registration of an electric vehicle, the Secretary of State shall issue a decal that distinguishes it from non-electric vehicles. Requires the owner of the electric vehicle to display the decal at the rear of the electric vehicle in a manner prescribed by the Secretary.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires EV decals to distinguish electric vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation adoption per vehicle regulation standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · Illinois · House Jan 16, 2026

HB 2461: VEH CD-SPEED CAMERA REVENUE

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Establishes that a municipality that operates an automated speed enforcement system shall set aside 10% of the net proceeds from each system that generates more than $500,000 in revenue for the respective school district or park district in the safety zone in which the automated speed enforcement system is located. Provides that the set aside proceeds may be allocated for any purpose designated by the school district or park district. Set forth home rule provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 10% of speed camera revenue to school/park districts, funding public services through existing municipal revenue streams without tax changes.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects 10% of speed camera revenue to school districts for any purpose, providing additional funding for educational purposes.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill redirects speed camera revenue to safety zones, enhancing transportation safety via allocated funds for local districts' designated purposes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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