Illinois legislation · 104th General Assembly
Illinois HR955: OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TOURISM
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
Recognizes the current impact and potential for future growth of the off-highway vehicle tourism industry in State of Illinois. Encourages all stakeholders and state agencies to continue fostering the growth of the off-highway vehicle tourism industry by working together to develop new opportunities for the enjoyment of off-highway vehicles in Illinois.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 29, 2026:
HR0955LRB104 22195 RMO 38480 r HR0955 LRB104 22195 RMO 38480 r HR0955 LRB104 22195 RMO 38480 r HOUSE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Economic development and opportunity are priorities in the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Illinois is proud to be a national leader in outdoor tourism, highlighting the beauty and diverse landscape of our State; and WHEREAS, Off-highway vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), and dirt bikes, have seen a dramatic increase in ownership, with a projected market growth of over $5 billion nationally over the next five years; and WHEREAS, Tourism associated with off-highway vehicles has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue throughout the Midwest; and WHEREAS, Illinois is home to a growing tourism industry involving off-highway vehicles, including private and publicly-owned facilities; and WHEREAS, Additional opportunities for development of off-highway vehicle tourism still remain within the State of Illinois; and HR0955- 2 -LRB104 22195 RMO 38480 r HR0955 - 2 - LRB104 22195 RMO 38480 r HR0955 - 2 - LRB104 22195 RMO 38480 r WHEREAS, It is within the purview of the House of Representatives to encourage economic development and opportunity in Illinois; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the current impact and …
Sponsors
- Marcus Evans (D, 33) · primary sponsor
- Tony M. McCombie (R, 89)
- Dave Severin (R, 116)
- David Friess (R, 115)
- Jason R. Bunting (R, 106)
- Dan Swanson (R, 71)
- Kevin Schmidt (R, 114)
- Travis Weaver (R, 93)
- Bradley Fritts (R, 74)
- Paul Jacobs (R, 118)
- Jed Davis (R, 75)
- William E Hauter (R, 87)
Latest actions
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
- : Resolution Adopted
- : Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
- : Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 012-000-000
- : Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed by Voice Vote
- : Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
- : Assigned to Executive Committee
- : Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
- : Referred to Rules Committee
Votes
- Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee (May 31, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR955?
- HR955 is a bill in the Illinois Legislature (104th General Assembly): OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TOURISM.
- What does HR955 do?
- Recognizes the current impact and potential for future growth of the off-highway vehicle tourism industry in State of Illinois. Encourages all stakeholders and state agencies to continue fostering the growth of the off-highway vehicle tourism industry by working together to develop new opportunities for the enjoyment of off-highway vehicles in Illinois.
- What is the status of HR955?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR955?
- Marcus Evans (D, 33), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR955?
- On the Illinois Legislature website: https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=955&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114
Source: official Illinois record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.