As introduced: - Defines "leader-follower work zone vehicle" as a motor vehicle used in combination with another motor vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone that is equipped with an automated driving system; and remotely connected to another motor vehicle allowing for coordinated or controlled movement within line of sight of the operator. - Establishes that the provision regarding following too closely does not apply to leader-follower work zone vehicles. - Authorizes the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to implement the use of a leader-follower work zone vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone under their jurisdiction to create a safety system to protect their workers.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
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Feb 18, 2025 | H | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella |
Feb 18, 2025 | H | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. |
Feb 18, 2025 | H | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan |
Feb 18, 2025 | H | First Reading |
Feb 18, 2025 | H | Referred to Rules Committee |
Feb 14, 2025 | H | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
Feb 14, 2025 | H | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal |
Feb 11, 2025 | H | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton |
| Last Action | Feb 18, 2025 |
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| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 19, 2025 |