Illinois HB4046 authorizes municipalities to install digital public safety communication devices on state highway rights-of-way for emergency alerts.
HB4046, known as the Emergency Digital Communication Pilot Permits Act, allows the Illinois Department of Transportation to issue pilot permits for digital public safety communication devices on state highway rights-of-way. These devices, operated by local governments, must be used exclusively for emergency alerts, public safety messaging, and civic announcements, and cannot display commercial advertising. The devices must be installed on municipally owned infrastructure with emergency override functionality.
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