Senate Sponsors: LAUZEN-KLEMM. House Sponsors: LINDNER-LYONS,EILEEN-GASH-CROSS-SCULLY Short description: VEH CD-TRUCKS-LOADS SECURED Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide that no person shall operate or cause to be operated, on a highway, any second division vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds or more loaded with certain materials in any place other than the vehicle's cargo area. Requires tailgates on certain vehicles to be in good repair and closed securely. Provides that when a police officer determines that a load may escape or fall from a vehicle, the officer shall require the vehicle operator to secure the load. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 2. Provides that the materials must be stored in the cargo area (rather than in the cargo container). Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0858 Last action date: 00-06-22 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status