Bill Status of HB 5795   102nd General Assembly

Short Description:  PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES

House Sponsors
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/1-146from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-146
625 ILCS 5/1-159.15 new
625 ILCS 5/1-159.16 new
625 ILCS 5/1-188from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-188
625 ILCS 5/1-217from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-217
625 ILCS 5/11-1005.2 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1412.4 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a personal delivery device shall be authorized to operate on any sidewalk, crosswalk, or public roadway or highway in the State. Provides that a personal delivery device shall (1) be equipped with a system that enables the personal delivery device to come to a controlled stop; (2) have the capability of operating in a manner that complies with pedestrians' rights and duties; (3) not unreasonably interfere with motor vehicles or traffic or otherwise block any right-of-way; (4) operate at a speed that shall not exceed 10 miles per hour on a sidewalk; (5) not be used to transport specified hazardous materials; and (6) include a unique identifying number and a means of identifying the personal delivery device operator. Specifies that a personal delivery device shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Provides that a personal delivery device shall not be deemed a motor vehicle or a vehicle. Provides that a personal delivery device shall be exempt from all vehicle or motor vehicle registration requirements. Requires a personal delivery device operator to maintain an insurance policy that provides general liability coverage of at least $100,000 for damages arising from the combined operations of any personal delivery devices under the personal delivery device operator's control. Prohibits local authorities from enacting or enforcing a rule, regulation, ordinance, or resolution relating to specified aspects of a personal delivery device. Limits home rule powers. Makes conforming changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  8/29/2022HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  11/16/2022HouseFirst Reading
  11/16/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

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