Illinois · Senate Bill 2040 · 104th General Assembly

VEHICLE CD-SAFETY TOWING

  1. Introduced Feb 6, 2025
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2025
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 3, 2025
  4. Passed the House May 22, 2025
  5. To the governor Jun 20, 2025
  6. Became law Aug 1, 2025

What it does

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

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any personal property belonging to the vehicle owner in a vehicle subject to a lien shall be subject to that lien, except for the specified items, which may be claimed by immediate family members at the authorization of the vehicle owner. Establishes registration requirements for commercial vehicle safety relocators and tasks the Illinois Commerce Commission with…

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Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any personal property belonging to the vehicle owner in a vehicle subject to a lien shall be subject to that lien, except for the specified items, which may be claimed by immediate family members at the authorization of the vehicle owner. Establishes registration requirements for commercial vehicle safety relocators and tasks the Illinois Commerce Commission with oversight duties and the imposition of penalties. Provides that commercial vehicle safety relocators must follow specified business address requirements. Sets forth provisions concerning liens against personal property in a towed vehicle, making false statements and the power of the Commission to deny an application or revoke registration from a commercial vehicle safety relocator, and the relocation and redemption of vehicles. Makes changes regarding liability for violations of specified provisions of the Code. Requires a commercial vehicle safety relocator to designate a registered agent within the State. Adds provisions concerning vehicle impoundment, failure to satisfy fines or penalties assessed by the Commission, and suspension of tow truck registrations. Makes other changes.

Every action

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

Show the 27 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Transportation · Senate Transportation
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Transportation; 017-000-000 · Senate Transportation
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
  7. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
  8. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  9. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation · Senate Transportation
  10. CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 015-000-000 · Senate Transportation
  11. SenateSecond Reading
  12. SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Villanueva
  13. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2025
  14. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  15. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  16. HouseArrived in House
  17. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
  18. HouseFirst Reading
  19. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  20. CommitteeAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety · House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  21. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000 · House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  22. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  23. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  24. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  25. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  26. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  27. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  1. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  2. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
  3. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  4. SenatePassed Both Houses
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0133

Roll calls

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

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 55–0
Apr 3, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 36 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

Not voting · 4

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 115–0
May 22, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 115 No 0 Not voting 3
Democrats: 75 yes, 0 no Republicans: 40 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 115

Excused · 3

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 6 cosponsors: 6 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.