SB2285Introduced in the Senate
VEH CD-BICYCLE DEFINITION
Introduced by Mike Simmons, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Redefines "bicycle" as every human-powered device and every low-speed electric bicycle with 2 or more wheels not less than 12 inches in diameter, operable pedals, and designated seats for the transportation of one or more persons.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0141
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 22, 2025
76
Yes
38
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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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. Mike Simmons
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Transportation
Postponed - Transportation
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
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; 017-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 10, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 043-011-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-038-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0141
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