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 Bill Status of SB1960  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. David Koehler - Tom Bennett, Sally J. Turner, Javier L. Cervantes and Patrick J. Joyce

House Sponsors
(Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. - Sharon Chung - Dan Caulkins and Barbara Hernandez)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/28/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/1-140.11 new
625 ILCS 5/1-146from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-146
625 ILCS 5/1-217from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-217
625 ILCS 5/11-1518 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "low-speed electric scooter". Makes changes to the definitions of "motor vehicle" and "vehicle". Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter without a driver's license, instruction permit, or State identification card and unless he or she is 16 years of age or older. Provides that a person may operate a low-speed electric scooter where the operation of bicycles are permitted, and shall have all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the rider of a bicycle. Provides requirements for lamps and reflectors for use at nighttime. Prohibits the equipping or use of sirens, with the exception of scooters that are police vehicles or fire department vehicles. Provides a requirement for brakes. Restricts an entity from operating a low-speed electric scooter business within a municipality unless the municipality authorizes such by local ordinance. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that a person may operate a low-speed electric scooter where the operation of bicycles are permitted, including, but not limited to, bicycle lanes and bicycle paths, unless the municipality, county, or local authority with jurisdiction prohibits the use of low-speed electric scooters or a specific class of low-speed electric scooters on that path, and shall have all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the rider of a bicycle under this Code, except as otherwise provided, and except for provisions that by their nature can have no application.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
625 ILCS 5/1-146 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-146
625 ILCS 5/1-217
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/3-102from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-102
625 ILCS 5/3-402from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-402
625 ILCS 5/6-102from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-102

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes: Provides that a municipality or park district may authorize and regulate the operation of low-speed electric scooters within the unit of local government on any or all highways, sidewalks, trails, or other public right of way where the operation of bicycles are permitted (rather than a person may operate a low-speed electric scooter where the operation of bicycles are permitted, including, but not limited to, bicycle lanes and bicycle paths, and shall have all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the rider of a bicycle under the Code, except in specified situations). Provides that the use of low-speed electric scooters within any municipality or park district is allowed only if authorized by the municipality or park district. Provides that an authorization or regulation by a county or park district shall apply only in the unincorporated area of that county or on park district property. Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter on a highway with a posted speed limit in excess of 35 mph (rather than a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter without a driver's license, instruction permit, or State identification card). Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter unless he or she is 16 (rather than 18) years of age or older. Provides that a person may not operate a low-speed electric scooter while carrying any package, bundle, or article that prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. Removes provisions of the Code concerning vehicles and motor vehicles. Removes language providing that an entity may not operate a low-speed electric scooter business within a municipality unless the municipality authorizes the operation of low-speed electric scooters within the municipal limits. Adds provisions relating to use of low-speed electric scooters, low-speed electric scooters in rights-of-way, and operation of low-speed electric scooters under the influence of alcohol or any drug. Exempts low-speed electric scooters from title, registration, and driver's licenses requirements. Effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3
Provides that the restrictions regarding low-speed electric scooters also apply to a forest preserve district and conservation district. Establishes that any authorization or regulation by a park district, forest preserve district, or conservation district applies only on property owned, managed, or leased by the park district, forest preserve district, or conservation district. Provides that every low-speed electric scooter shall be well-maintained and in good operating condition.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2/9/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/21/2023SenateAssigned to Transportation
  3/2/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  3/2/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/7/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  3/7/2023SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Transportation
  3/8/2023SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000
  3/8/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023
  3/22/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  3/23/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Tom Bennett
  3/24/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  3/24/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  3/28/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  3/28/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
  3/28/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  3/28/2023SenateSecond Reading
  3/28/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 29, 2023
  3/28/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  3/28/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  3/29/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 017-000-000
  3/29/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 017-000-000
  3/29/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
  3/30/2023SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  3/30/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Koehler
  3/30/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Koehler
  3/30/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  3/30/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 048-005-000
  3/31/2023HouseArrived in House
  3/31/2023HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  4/11/2023HouseFirst Reading
  4/11/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/18/2023HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  4/19/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  4/19/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  4/20/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  4/20/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/25/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
  4/25/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  4/25/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/25/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  4/28/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/28/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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