HB3196

CTA/METRA/PACE-FREE SERVICES

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3196 provides free public transportation services to eligible senior citizens.

HB3196 amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act and the Regional Transportation Authority Act to provide free fixed route public transportation services to senior citizens aged 65 and older. The services must be provided by the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, and the Commuter Rail Board. Eligibility is based on income, not exceeding 105% of the income eligibility limitation set forth in the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act. The Department on Aging will determine eligibility and automatically renew it every five years.

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Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

4:00 PM

Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges

Feb 18, 2025

House

First Reading