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IL HB5220: AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES - This bill outlines requirements for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads, including rule-making authority for operation and manufacture.
Business Impact
If you manufacture or test autonomous vehicles in Illinois, you must comply with new operational and insurance requirements or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES — Track this IL bill and its implications at AI Laws by State, including testing requirements, manufacturer prohibitions, and the role of the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department.
Key Provisions
- Establishes requirements for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads.
- Allows the Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department to adopt rules for operation and manufacture.
- Includes requirements for manufacturers of autonomous vehicles.
- Addresses notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance for violations of the Code or local traffic ordinances.
- Sets prohibitions for dealers and manufacturers.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 15)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ann Gillespie | Primary |
| Dave Winters | Primary |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Primary |
| Jawaharial Williams | Primary |
| Jil Tracy R | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Obtain insurance coverage of at least $5 million
Who: Manufacturers testing autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before testing begins
Penalty: Potential denial of testing application
Who: Manufacturers testing autonomous vehicles
Deadline: Before testing begins
Penalty: Potential denial of testing application
Submit an application to the Vehicle Services Department for testing approval
Who: Manufacturers
Deadline: Prior to testing
Penalty: Cannot operate vehicles until approved
Who: Manufacturers
Deadline: Prior to testing
Penalty: Cannot operate vehicles until approved
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Full Legal Analysis
Multi-pass verified (Pass 2: 85% → Pass 3: 85% → Final: 85%). The analysis accurately captures the key elements of HB5220, including the requirements for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads and the obligations for manufacturers. The bill also addresses the notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance for violations of the Code or local traffic ordinances. The Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department is responsible for adopting rules regarding both the operation and manufacture of autonomous vehicles. The bill sets forth prohibitions for dealers and manufacturers.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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