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SB3149Introduced in the Senate

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Introduced by David Koehler, District 46

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a public transit agency may use an electronic rearview monitoring system on commercial motor vehicles owned by the agency as an alternative to the mirror requirements of the Code and the Code of Federal Regulations so long as an exemption to the Code of Federal Regulations granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration remains in effect. Provides that the electronic rearview monitoring system shall be equipped with any combination of lens or surface coatings, electrical circuits, or mechanical devices designed to prevent the buildup of ice and water on surfaces that might obstruct the view presented by the electronic rearview monitoring system. Prohibits the electronic rearview monitoring system from being equipped with audio or video recording capabilities or facial recognition software or used in conjunction with facial recognition software.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

May 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 26, 2026

47

Yes

0

No

12

Absent or Not Voting

59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Not Voting
Laura Fine9Not Voting
Robert Martwick10Not Voting

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Transportation

  5. Postponed - Transportation

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Transportation

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  14. Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 019-000-000

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  16. Second Reading

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  19. Third Reading - Passed; 047-000-000

  20. Arrived in House

  21. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  22. First Reading

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  25. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  26. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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