PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES Senate SponsorsSen. Omar Aquino 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/1-146from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-146625 ILCS 5/1-159.15 new625 ILCS 5/1-159.16 new625 ILCS 5/1-188from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-188625 ILCS 5/1-217from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-217625 ILCS 5/11-1005.2 new625 ILCS 5/11-1412.4 newAmends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a personal delivery device shall be authorized to operate on any sidewalk, crosswalk, or public roadway or highway in the State. Provides that a personal delivery device shall: (1) be equipped with a system that enables the personal delivery device to come to a controlled stop; (2) have the capability of operating in a manner that complies with pedestrians' rights and duties; (3) not unreasonably interfere with motor vehicles or traffic or otherwise block any right-of-way; (4) operate at a speed that shall not exceed 10 miles per hour on a sidewalk or crosswalk; (5) not be used to transport specified hazardous materials; and (6) include a unique identifying number and a means of identifying the personal delivery device operator. Specifies that a personal delivery device shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Provides that a personal delivery device shall not be deemed a motor vehicle or a vehicle. Provides that a personal delivery device shall be exempt from all vehicle or motor vehicle registration requirements. Requires a personal delivery device operator to maintain an insurance policy that provides general liability coverage of at least $100,000 for damages arising from the combined operations of any personal delivery devices under the personal delivery device operator's control. Prohibits local authorities from enacting or enforcing a rule, regulation, ordinance, or resolution relating to specified aspects of a personal delivery device. Limits home rule powers. Makes conforming changes. 2/9/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Omar Aquino 2/9/2023SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2023SenateReferred to Assignments 1/7/2025SenateSession Sine Die