FIRE CHIEF VEHICLE EQUIPMENT House SponsorsRep. Daniel Swanson, Chris Miller, Mark Luft, Jeff Keicher, Mike Murphy, Mark Batinick, Thomas M. Bennett, Tony McCombie, Norine K. Hammond, Dan Ugaste and Avery Bourne Senate Sponsors(Sen. Neil Anderson) 8/20/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0448 625 ILCS 5/3-611.5625 ILCS 5/12-601from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-601 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that vehicles of deputy fire chiefs and assistant fire chiefs may be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 500 feet. Provides that deputy fire chiefs and assistant fire chiefs are eligible for fire chief license plates. Provides that any fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief operating warning devices upon a vehicle not owned by a municipality or fire protection district shall display fire chief license plates. Provides that, with the exception of permanently issued license plates, upon the resignation, termination, or reassignment to a rank other than fire chief, deputy fire chief, or assistant fire chief, a person issued fire chief license plates shall immediately surrender the license plate to the Secretary of State. Provides that the Secretary of State shall have the ability to recover the license plates. 2/18/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Swanson 2/19/2021HouseFirst Reading 2/19/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/25/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller 2/26/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Luft 3/9/2021HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee 3/17/2021HouseDo Pass / Consent Calendar Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 010-000-000 3/17/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher 3/17/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Murphy 3/18/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar 3/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick 4/15/2021HouseSecond Reading - Consent Calendar 4/15/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar 4/16/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar 4/20/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett 4/21/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony McCombie 4/21/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond 4/21/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - First Day 4/22/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste 4/22/2021HouseThird Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 113-000-000 4/23/2021SenateArrive in Senate 4/23/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 4/23/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson 4/23/2021SenateFirst Reading 4/23/2021SenateReferred to Assignments 5/11/2021SenateAssigned to Transportation 5/19/2021SenateDo Pass Transportation; 019-000-000 5/19/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 20, 2021 5/20/2021SenateSecond Reading 5/20/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2021 5/27/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** May 28, 2021 5/29/2021SenateThird Reading - Passed; 059-000-000 5/29/2021HousePassed Both Houses 6/16/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Avery Bourne 6/25/2021HouseSent to the Governor 8/20/2021HouseGovernor Approved 8/20/2021HouseEffective Date January 1, 2022 8/20/2021HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0448