HB2246 - EXPRESSWAY HIGHWAY CAMERA ACT

Amends the Expressway Camera Act. Renames the Act to the Expressway and Highway Camera Act. Establishes that funds from the Illinois State Tollway Highway Authority may be used for installation and maintenance of the camera systems, telecommunications costs, and for camera warranties. Provides that cameras shall be interoperable with the Illinois State Police current camera system. Makes other changes. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that the provision exempting images from cameras under the Expressway and Highway Camera Act are inoperative on and after July 1, 2025 (rather than 2023). Effective immediately. House Amendment 1: In the Expressway Camera Act, removes language providing that cameras shall be interoperable with the Illinois State Police current camera system.

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Revenue Loss?
Authority Preemption?