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HB1276Introduced in the House

VEH CD-LIGHTS/SIRENS

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by Maurice West, District 67

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the use of red or white oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights or blue oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights on vehicles owned or operated by volunteer firefighters and volunteer EMS providers, but only when responding to an emergency call or parked or stationary while engaged in motor vehicle assistance or at the scene of the emergency. Allows a vehicle operated by a volunteer firefighter or volunteer EMS provider to be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell, to be used only when responding to an emergency call.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

June 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

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