Bill Status of HB2329  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

House Sponsors
Rep. Robyn Gabel and Debbie Meyers-Martin

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/10/2023HouseRule 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". 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 is 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. Provides requirements for lamps and reflectors for use at nighttime. Provides requirement for brakes. Prohibits the equipping or use of sirens, with the exception of scooters that are police vehicles or fire department vehicles. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
  2/14/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2023HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  3/2/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel
  3/2/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/7/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/10/2023HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/5/2023HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin