Illinois 2026

Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES
SB	1608	Creates the Cargo Transportation Fee Act.	05/31/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carried-over to 2026.
SB	1948	Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.	05/31/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carried-over to 2026.
HB	2963	Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of motor fuel taxes.	05/31/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	Carried-over to 2026.
HB	4184	Requires applicant for commercial learner's permit to be a U.S. citizen. Requires applicant to certify they are able to read and write in the English language.	10/28/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules.	Pending Committee action.
SB	3836	Establishes the Illinois Railway Safety Act of 2026. Creates new state-level rail safety standards.	02/06/2026 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	3285	Appropriates $575,000,000 to the Department of Transportation for expenses related to the Statewide Railway Program.	03/04/2026 Assigned to House Committee on Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure.	Pending Committee action.
SB	3732	Creates the Warehouse Pollution Reduction Act.	02/05/2026 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	5482	Expands diesel emissions testing to vehicles over 10,000 lbs, adds state fleet reporting requirements.	02/12/2026 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Rules.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	4703	Creates the Short Line Railroad Modernization Act and establishes a state income tax credit to encourage investments in short line and local rail infrastructure.	02/26/2026 Assigned to Subcommittee on Tax Policy.	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 3765.
SB	3765	Creates the Short Line Railroad Modernization Act and establishes a state income tax credit to encourage investments in short line and local rail infrastructure.	02/24/2026 Assigned to Senate Committee on Revenue.	Pending Committee action. Same as HB 4703.
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