SB1249

VEH CD-EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Complete·8/1/25

Amends Illinois Vehicle Code to allow nonresident public safety workers to operate emergency vehicles in Illinois.

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow nonresidents employed as public safety workers to operate authorized emergency vehicles in Illinois if they possess the license class required by their state of residence to operate similar equipment. It also includes provisions for operating school buses, chartered buses, and religious organization buses, specifying the necessary permits and licenses for each. The bill ensures that drivers meet specific requirements to operate vehicles for transporting students and children.

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Sponsors

D
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

110 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

10:00 AM

Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

3:30 PM

Transportation Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0087