SB1941Introduced in the Senate
VEH CD-FLASHING LIGHTS
Introduced by Laura Murphy, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a unit of local government that has ownership or control over an intersection that is adjacent to property that is used for an elementary or secondary school to install at the ends of the pedestrian crosswalks for that intersection rapid flashing beacons that alert motor vehicle drivers to the presence of pedestrians in the crosswalk when the pedestrians who are using the crosswalk activate the beacons.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0401
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
57
Yes
0
No
2
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?
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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 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Transportation
Do Pass Transportation; 017-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2025
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. Terra Costa Howard
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 009-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-001
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Laura M. Murphy
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Transportation
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 017-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0401
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