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HB 5763

$IDOT-ROAD FUND REAPPROP

104th Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Spain

Allocates $1.26B from the Road Fund to IDOT for local and regional transportation projects, prioritizing distressed areas and DBE participation for asset, safety, and multimodal im

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Bill Summary · HB 5763

Overview

HB5763 (104th Illinois General Assembly) proposes a one-time appropriation of $1.26 billion to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) from the Road Fund for transportation-related projects in municipalities, counties, townships, and road districts. The funding is intended to support a range of activities aimed at asset management, accessibility, multimodal infrastructure, safety, and federal grant matching. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Primary purpose and intent

  • Provide a substantial, targeted infusion of Road Fund dollars to IDOT for local and regional transportation projects.
  • Enhance state and local asset management, accessibility (ADA) improvements, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure.
  • Support multi-modal connections and capital safety improvements.
  • Serve as a matching source for federal grant opportunities.
  • Prioritize investments in economically distressed communities and promote disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation.

Key provisions

  • Amount and source:
    • Appropriates $1,260,000,000 (one point two six billion dollars) for transportation-related purposes.
    • Funds are to be drawn from the Road Fund, reappropriated from a prior appropriation (Article 138, Section 350 of Public Act 104-0003) and remain available through June 30, 2026.
  • Eligible uses (within IDOT and local jurisdictions):
    • State and local asset management.
    • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) improvements.
    • Bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements.
    • Multi-modal connections.
    • Capital safety improvements.
    • Match for federal grant opportunities.
  • Prioritization and eligibility criteria:
    • Projects shall be prioritized for economically distressed community areas using criteria established by IDOT.
    • IDOT shall establish goal requirements for DBE participation on projects funded by this appropriation, in line with IDOT policies and 49 C.F.R. Part 26 (federal DBE requirements).
  • DBE participation:
    • The bill requires establishing DBE participation goals for projects funded by this appropriation, ensuring compliance with federal DBE rules.
  • Duration and timing:
    • Effective date: July 1, 2026.
    • The appropriation is a reallocation of funds that remained unexpended as of June 30, 2026.

Who is affected

  • State and local transportation agencies (IDOT and local municipalities, counties, townships, and road districts) will administer and implement eligible projects.
  • Economically distressed communities are prioritized for funding access.
  • Disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) may participate and have set participation goals on funded projects.
  • Beneficiaries include residents who gain improved asset management, ADA access, safer roads, and enhanced multimodal transportation options (bike/pedestrian facilities, better connections).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Filing and introduction: Filed May 6, 2026, by Rep. Ryan Spain.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026.
  • Funding mechanics: Reappropriation of unexpended Road Fund dollars from a prior appropriation in Public Act 104-0003 (Article 138, Section 350).
  • Oversight and compliance: IDOT to apply eligibility criteria, prioritize distressed areas, and implement DBE participation requirements per 49 C.F.R. Part 26.

Summary

HB5763 seeks to immediately mobilize $1.26 billion from Illinois’ Road Fund to IDOT for local and regional transportation projects, emphasizing asset management, accessibility, multimodal and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure, safety enhancements, and federal grant matching. It directs prioritization toward economically distressed communities and mandates DBE participation goals, aligning with federal minority-owned business participation standards. The measure takes effect on July 1, 2026, with funds reappropriated from an existing appropriation and available through the end of the 2026 fiscal year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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