HB5149

VEH CD-TOW TRUCK WEIGHT

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5149 amends vehicle weight limits and tow truck regulations.

Illinois HB5149 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to adjust weight limits for vehicles and tow trucks. It changes the model year and registration date requirements for Special Hauling Vehicles, allowing them to exceed certain weight limits if registered before specific dates. The bill also modifies weight limitations for tow trucks during towing operations, exempting certain heavy-duty tow and recovery vehicles from these limits. Additionally, it updates fines for exceeding weight limits and specifies conditions under which tow trucks can legally clear disabled vehicles from roadways.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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 12

House

Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

Feb 10

House

First Reading