SB1245Introduced in the Senate
OFF-HWY VEH ON ROADWAY
Introduced by Patrick Joyce, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Permits the operation of recreational off-highway vehicles meeting certain criteria on any street, roadway, or highway in the State, unless the highway is an interstate system, is near a grade-separated portion of the highway, is within a municipality, or has a posted speed limit higher than 55 miles per hour. Provides that a recreational off-highway vehicle may be registered in the same manner as provided for snowmobiles and shall comply with the registration, fees, insurance, and other requirements for snowmobiles under the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act. Provides for the distribution of registration fees. Outlines the vehicle equipment requirements for the operation of a recreational off-highway vehicle on a roadway.
Where it stands
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
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