Illinois · House Bill 5281 · 104th General Assembly

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HB 5281 Sponsored by Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Passed both chambers

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 10, 2026
  3. Passed the House Apr 9, 2026
  4. Passed the Senate May 21, 2026
  5. To the governor Next
  6. Became law  

What it does

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

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that for the purpose of providing the Secretary of State with records necessary to impose a revocation, upon filing with the clerk of court, the clerk shall forward in a manner and form prescribed by the Secretary (i) a copy of a Uniform Citation and Complaint where the officer indicated a crash type of fatal, (ii) a copy of information or an indictment in which a person is…

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Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that for the purpose of providing the Secretary of State with records necessary to impose a revocation, upon filing with the clerk of court, the clerk shall forward in a manner and form prescribed by the Secretary (i) a copy of a Uniform Citation and Complaint where the officer indicated a crash type of fatal, (ii) a copy of information or an indictment in which a person is charged with a violation of the Code that resulted in the death of another person, or (iii) a copy of information or an indictment in which a person is charged with reckless homicide. Allows the Secretary to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Protz-Liddy Act. Effective January 1, 2027.

Every action

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

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000 · House State Government Administration
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
  8. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  9. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  10. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
  11. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
  12. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  13. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  14. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 063-004-005
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
  16. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
  17. HouseMotion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
  18. HouseMotion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
  19. SenateArrive in Senate
  20. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
  21. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  22. SenateFirst Reading
  23. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  24. CommitteeAssigned to Transportation · Senate Transportation
  25. CommitteePostponed - Transportation · Senate Transportation
  26. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
  27. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  28. CommitteeDo Pass Transportation; 018-000-000 · Senate Transportation
  29. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
  30. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
  31. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  32. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation · Senate Transportation
  33. SenateSecond Reading
  34. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026
  35. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 013-000-000 · Senate Transportation
  36. SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  37. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; D. Turner
  38. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  39. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  1. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  2. HouseArrived in House
  3. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
  4. HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
  5. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  6. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Civil Committee · House Judiciary - Civil
  7. CommitteeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  8. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 63–4
Apr 9, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 63 No 4 Not voting 51
Democrats: 33 yes, 4 no Republicans: 30 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 63

No · 4

Not voting · 31

Absent · 1

Excused · 19

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 57–0
May 21, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 57 No 0 Not voting 2
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 57

Not voting · 2

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 25, 2026 House State Government Administration State Government Administration - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0
May 5, 2026 Senate Transportation Transportation - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 18

Not voting · 1

 18–0
May 19, 2026 Senate Transportation Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 - Transportation - Recommend Do Adopt
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 6

 Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 6 cosponsors: 4 Republicans, 2 Democrats.

All 6 cosponsors

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.