SB1249Introduced in the Senate
VEH CD-EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Introduced by Donald DeWitte, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Code or any rule adopted under the Code, a nonresident who is employed as a public safety worker may operate in this State an authorized emergency vehicle if the nonresident possesses the license class required by the nonresident's state of residence to operate similar equipment and the nonresident has completed the Fire Service Vehicle Operator program of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0087
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
110
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
111 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Transportation
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 018-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 27, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0087
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