Recently signed into law by Gov. Pritzker, SB1896 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide that an Illinois licensed new or used motor vehicle dealer is authorized to conduct sales activities, including the collection of electronic signatures, via the Internet and deliver vehicles to a customer at the customer's residence or other suitable location, if the sale, lease, or delivery is requested by the customer. It also provides that any documents that state or federal law require to be signed in person may be signed at the time of delivery without constituting an off-site sale that is subject to the permit requirements for off-site sales.

The legislation modernizes Illinois state law, as the current statute was written more than fifty years. The legislation would benefit all automotive dealers in the State of Illinois. Many other states have permitted home vehicle deliveries, as they continue to respond to consumer needs and recognize the immense time and cost savings provided to residents are an increasingly critical element of modern-day life.

Note that this law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The CATA will provide more detailed information in the coming weeks.