Illinois · House Bill 5149 · 104th General Assembly

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HB 5149 Sponsored by John M. Cabello In committee

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 10, 2026
  3. Passed the House Next
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes the model year and registration date requirements for a Special Hauling Vehicle with regard to its allowable combined weight and axle weight to the model year of 2034 (rather than 2024) and registration date of January 1, 2035 (rather than January 1, 2025). Changes the criteria regarding weight limitations for tow trucks and vehicle combinations during towing operations.…

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Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Changes the model year and registration date requirements for a Special Hauling Vehicle with regard to its allowable combined weight and axle weight to the model year of 2034 (rather than 2024) and registration date of January 1, 2035 (rather than January 1, 2025). Changes the criteria regarding weight limitations for tow trucks and vehicle combinations during towing operations. Provides that specified criteria regarding weight limitations do not apply to a covered heavy duty tow and recovery vehicle. Provides that clearing a vehicle does not include towing the vehicle from the scene of disablement. Provides that any person, firm, or corporation that violates a provision regarding restricted rights to use highways shall be fined $150 (rather than $75) per every 500 pounds or fraction thereof for any excessive weight. Provides that any excess size or weight movement conducted under a person that does not meet certain requirements shall be void and the movement unpermitted. Makes other changes.

Every action

5 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety · House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  5. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.