LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH House SponsorsRep. Katie Stuart-Harry Benton-Natalie A. Manley, Kevin John Olickal, Dave Vella, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. and Martin J. Moylan 2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 625 ILCS 5/1.125.1 new625 ILCS 5/11-710from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-710625 ILCS 5/11-1433 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "leader-follower work zone vehicle" as a motor vehicle used in combination with another motor vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone that is: (1) equipped with an automated driving system; and (2) remotely connected to another motor vehicle allowing for coordinated or controlled movement within line of sight of the operator. Provides that the provision regarding following too closely does not apply to leader-follower work zone vehicles. Authorizes the Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to implement the use of a leader-follower work zone vehicle in a highway construction or maintenance zone under their jurisdiction to create a safety system to protect their workers. Effective immediately. 2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart 2/11/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton 2/14/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley 2/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella 2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. 2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan 2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee