Bill
HB 3284
Local governments can install and operate specialized traffic control devices at emergency vehicle entry points, controlled by the responding units.
HB3284 Summary (Illinois), 104th General Assembly
Overview
HB3284 adds a new provision to the Illinois Vehicle Code to authorize municipalities or units of local government to install and maintain specialized traffic control devices at intersections where an emergency response vehicle enters the roadway or within 1,000 feet of a structure where such vehicles are stored. The device can be controlled by the emergency response unit or fire station as the vehicle enters or exits traffic. The bill was introduced by Rep. Joyce Mason and progressed through the legislative process in 2025, culminating in a signing by the Governor and immediate effectiveness.
Key Provisions
- New authority: Creates 625 ILCS 5/11-306.1 (a new section) granting local governments the ability to erect and maintain specialized traffic control devices at specified locations.
- Location scope: The devices may be placed at intersections where an emergency response vehicle enters the roadway or within 1,000 feet of a structure where such vehicles are stored.
- Control mechanism: The specialized device may be controlled by the emergency response unit or fire station as the emergency vehicle enters or exits traffic.
- Classification: Classified as an amendment to the Illinois Vehicle Code, with the intent of improving traffic control related to emergency operations.
Who is Affected
- Local governments: Municipalities and other units of local government that operate or coordinate emergency services and traffic control equipment.
- Emergency response entities: Fire departments and other emergency units that may operate the controlling device.
- General public: Drivers, pedestrians, and riders who travel through intersections designated under this provision, who may encounter new or modified traffic control devices.
Implementation and Timelines
- Introduction: February 18, 2025 (introduced by Rep. Joyce Mason).
- Legislative path: Passed both chambers in May 2025 after committee consideration and readings; underwent standard legislative procedures (hearings, amendments, engrossment, and final passage in both House and Senate).
- Governor action: Signed by the Governor on June 20, 2025.
- Effective date: Immediate upon the Governor’s signature (effective June 20, 2025).
Sponsor
- Primary sponsor: Rep. Joyce Mason.
Notes
- The bill focuses on empowering local governments to tailor traffic control at critical points related to emergency response operations.
- It emphasizes agency control of the device during entry and exit of emergency vehicles, potentially impacting other traffic flows in designated areas.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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