HB 4948 Passes
HB 4948 – a bill sponsored by Representative Marti Deuter and Senator Julie Morrison and championed by Ride Illinois – passed the full Illinois Senate on Wednesday May 21, 2026 with a vote of 49-9. The bill is now headed to Governor Pritzker’s desk. We gratefully acknowledge the members of the House and Senate who voted in favor of this important, safety-focused legislation.
The Facts
Speeding contributes to 1/3 of deadly crashes across the US, and a small number of “Super Speeders” are disproportionately responsible
299,133 crashes occurred on Illinois roads in 2023 and speed accounted for 31.3% of total crashes and 44.9% of deadly crashes
Studies show this small group of repeat speeders are up to five times more likely to be involved in a serious or fatal crash
HB 4948 addresses this issue by using Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) in vehicles driven by the most dangerous speeders. ISA is a proven, life-saving technology that helps vehicles stay within the posted speed limit – it stops speeding while allowing otherwise high-risk drivers to make daily trips.
HB 4948 Will
Apply to drivers convicted of reckless driving and/or other speed-related offenses
Establish a state-sanctioned ISA program while upholding the rules of the roads
Allow judges to require eligible drivers to drive a vehicle equipped with an ISA device
Allow drivers to meet their daily needs without accumulating additional speed-related points or convictions
Make our roads safer for everyone including drivers, passengers, as well as those most vulnerable who are walking and biking
Advocacy Matters
We appreciate the Illinois residents who contacted their state elected officials via our action alerts. And many thanks to Families For Safe Streets for their guidance throughout the legislative process. Stay tuned for updates on HB 4948 and Ride Illinois’ other legislative priorities!
Contact info@rideillinois.org with questions related to HB 4948.
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