HB4867Introduced in the House
VEH CD-LIGHTS EXEMPTION
Introduced by Amy Elik, District 111
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the use of green oscillating, flashing, or rotating lights on motor vehicles or equipment used by contractors, engineering or survey crews, or union representatives engaged in work on a highway. Provides that such lights shall not be lighted except while such vehicles are actually engaged in work on a highway.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0686
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Transportation Committee · April 28, 2026
16
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
19 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Not Voting |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Mike Porfirio | 11 | Yes |
| Celina Villanueva | 12 | Yes |
| Robert Peters | 13 | Not Voting |
| Laura Ellman | 21 | Yes |
| Suzanne Glowiak Hilton | 23 | Yes |
| Seth Lewis | 24 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Transportation
Do Pass Transportation; 016-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 31, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0686
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