LEADER-FOLLOWER WORK ZONE VEH Senate SponsorsSen. Javier L. Cervantes 3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 625 ILCS 5/1.125.1 new625 ILCS 5/11-710from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-710625 ILCS 5/11-1433 newAmends 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. 2/4/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes 2/4/2025SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 2/11/2025SenateAssigned to Transportation 2/26/2025SenatePostponed - Transportation 3/5/2025SenatePostponed - Transportation 3/19/2025SenatePostponed - Transportation 3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments