Illinois · Senate Bill 2952 · 104th General Assembly

LOC GOV-VEHICLE IMPACT DEVICES

SB 2952 Sponsored by Linda Holmes In committee

  1. Introduced Jan 27, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 27, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  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 Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that counties and municipalities shall, by ordinance or resolution, require the installation and maintenance of vehicle impact protection devices to be placed in front of residential care facilities, buildings in areas zoned as business and manufacturing districts, any buildings where storefront windows are within 2 feet of the ground, any outdoor…

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Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that counties and municipalities shall, by ordinance or resolution, require the installation and maintenance of vehicle impact protection devices to be placed in front of residential care facilities, buildings in areas zoned as business and manufacturing districts, any buildings where storefront windows are within 2 feet of the ground, any outdoor dining area, and any day care center outdoor play areas if the building, outdoor dining area, or day care center outdoor play area has adjacent parking spaces that are perpendicular or angled toward the building or area, drive aisles that are perpendicular to the building or area, or both. Provides that the required vehicle impact protection devices must be designed to withstand a minimum impact resistance level of 5,000 pounds at 30 miles per hour, must measure a minimum height of 3 feet, and must be spaced 48 inches from inside edge to inside edge of the device. Limits the materials used to manufacture vehicle impact protection devices. Prohibits vehicle impact protection devices that restrict building access and do not meet the requirements of the Illinois Accessibility Code and all other applicable State and federal laws. Clarifies that these provisions do not apply to voluntarily installed vehicle impact protection devices that are not required by the amendatory Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines terms.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Local Government · Senate Local Government
  5. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
  1. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  2. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government · Senate Local Government
  3. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
  4. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Local Government; 008-002-000 · Senate Local Government
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
  7. SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
  8. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 11, 2026 Senate Local Government Local Government - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 8

No · 2

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–2
Mar 11, 2026 Senate Local Government Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Local Government - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 1

 10–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican.

All 1 cosponsor

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.