HB2394Introduced in the House
VEH CD-WEIGHT LIMIT EXEMPTION
Introduced by Harry Benton, District 97
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0436
November 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · October 15, 2025
44
Yes
8
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 008-003-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-037-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Assigned to Transportation
Do Pass Transportation; 017-001-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 15, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 044-008-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date June 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0436
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