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IL HB3044: AUTONOMOUS VEH REQUIREMENTS

In Committee Illinois · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 24, 2026 · official bill text

HB3044 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Illinois's HB 3044 (104th General Assembly) would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code to require manufacturers to file automation documentation and a fee with IDOT before selling or operating an autonomous vehicle. Level 2 vehicles could be sold and registered, Level 3, 4 and 5 vehicles could not be sold or operated, and violations would carry penalties. Re-referred to Rules March 21, 2025.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Not law. If enacted, manufacturers would have to submit automation documentation and a fee for state review before selling autonomous vehicles, and no one could sell Level 3 to 5 vehicles.

Key provisions

  1. Defines autonomous vehicle as a motor vehicle able to control movement along 2 axes simultaneously, enabled or not
  2. Before selling or operating an autonomous vehicle, or updating its automated driving software or hardware, the manufacturer would submit documentation on level of driving automation and a fee to the Department of Transportation
  3. An Automated Driving Systems Review Committee would evaluate submissions; Level 2 vehicles could be sold and registered, with owners filing an annual report of miles and collisions
  4. Sale or operation of Level 3, 4 or 5 vehicles would be prohibited; operating one would be a Class A misdemeanor with impoundment
  5. Would provide penalties for unauthorized sale or modification of an autonomous vehicle
  6. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety March 4, 2025; re-referred to Rules March 21, 2025

Latest legislative action

Mar 21, 2025. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Sponsors (showing 5 of 27)

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Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

TransportationConsumer Protection

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