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Read. Follow. Verify.Illinois Bill HB 38 makes reckless vehicle drifting and street racing punishable as felony mob action
Last action · March 27, 2026: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules CommitteeSponsors: La Shawn Ford and 8 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Illinois House Bill 38 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Illinois Vehicle Code to classify reckless vehicle drifting and street racing that disturb the public peace as mob action, establishing a penalty. The legislation also updates requirements and rules for law enforcement agency s, including specific insurance, licensing, and background check mandates for towing services.
Drivers engaging in coordinated vehicle stunts or street racing face felony charges and mandatory community service if convicted, while towing companies must meet stricter federal, state, and local compliance standards to participate in law enforcement s.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Motor vehicle operators
Drivers face potential Class 4 felony charges and mandatory community service if they engage in specified sideways vehicle drifting or street racing activities that disturb the public peace.
Towing services
Towing companies must comply with strict insurance minimums, background check requirements, valid licensing, and application processes to qualify for inclusion on law enforcement tow rotation lists.
Law enforcement agencies
Agencies must maintain tow rotation lists, review towing service applications, enforce scene protocols, and follow specific procedures when authorizing vehicle tows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What new driving behaviors are classified as mob action under this bill?
What is the criminal penalty for engaging in vehicle drifting or street racing classified as mob action?
Can a car owner choose their own towing company if their vehicle breaks down?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
21 actions- Mar 27, 2026HouseCommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Mar 27, 2026HouseCommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Mar 12, 2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Mar 12, 2026HouseCommitteeAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Mar 21, 2025HouseCommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Mar 21, 2025HouseCommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Show 15 earlier actions
- Mar 5, 2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Mar 4, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
- Mar 4, 2025HouseCommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
- Mar 4, 2025HouseIntroducedHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
- Feb 20, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
- Feb 20, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
- Feb 20, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
- Feb 20, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
- Feb 20, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
- Feb 20, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour
- Feb 20, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
- Feb 4, 2025HouseCommitteeAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
- Jan 9, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Rules Committee
- Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroducedFirst Reading
- Dec 6, 2024HouseIntroducedPrefiled with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Version history
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Expansion of Mob Action Offenses
The legislation broadens traditional assembly-based mob action statutes to directly penalize dynamic roadway stunts such as controlled sideways skids and street racing.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy45Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment20Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz50Current news / social attention level
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