HB4543

RAIL CROSSING NEAR SCHOOLS

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4543 mandates rail carriers to install pedestrian crossing gates at grade crossings within 1.5 miles of schools.

HB4543 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require rail carriers to install, operate, and maintain pedestrian crossing gates at every grade crossing located within 1.5 miles of a school. The Illinois Commerce Commission is authorized to determine the number, type, and location of these gates, as well as the terms of their installation, operation, maintenance, use, and protection. The bill also outlines the process for the Commission to require major alterations or abolish crossings when public safety necessitates it.

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Where it stands

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Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 27

8:00 AM

House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee Hearing

Mar 25

10:00 AM

House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

Jan 30

House

First Reading