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SB3484Introduced in the Senate

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Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Sets forth titling requirements for (i) a motor driven cycle that is powered by an electric motor with a nominal power rating of greater than 750 watts but less than or equal to 8,000 watts and (ii) a gas-powered bicycle capable of operating at speeds greater than 28 miles per hour. Excludes electric micromobility devices from titling, registration, license or permit, and liability insurance policy requirements. Establishes signage requirements notifying users of areas where the operation of motor driven cycles is strictly prohibited. Sets forth the operation of toy vehicles, motor driven cycles, and electric micromobility devices in the State. Prohibits low-speed gas bicycles and low-speed electric bicycles from being operated by a person under the age of 18 with a passenger unless the passenger is a sibling, stepsibling, child, or stepchild of the operator. Establishes where a low-speed gas bicycle may be operated. Allows the Department of Natural Resources and park districts, forest preserve districts, conservation districts, and transit districts to regulate the use of low-speed electric bicycles on their properties. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Makes conforming changes in the Micromobility Fire Safety Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective January 1, 2027.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0854

August 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Concurrence · May 31, 2026

48

Yes

7

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

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

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Transportation

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

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

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  11. Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000

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

  13. Second Reading

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026

  15. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  16. Arrived in House

  17. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  18. First Reading

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  21. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  22. Assigned to Executive Committee

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

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

  25. Assigned to Executive Committee

  26. Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  27. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  28. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000

  29. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  31. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  32. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  33. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  34. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  35. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  36. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  37. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  38. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  39. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  40. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  41. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  45. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  46. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  47. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  48. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  49. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  50. Second Reading - Short Debate

  51. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  52. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  53. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  54. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000

  55. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  56. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  57. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  58. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  59. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026

  60. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  61. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  62. 3/5 Vote Required

  63. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-016-000

  64. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  65. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  66. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  67. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  68. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

  69. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - June 1, 2026

  70. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  71. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ram Villivalam

  72. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  73. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  74. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 048-007-000

  75. Senate Concurs

  76. Passed Both Houses

  77. Sent to the Governor

  78. Governor Approved

  79. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  80. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0854

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