ABATE of Illinois, as well as the Will County Chapter monitors and lobbies legislation. Legislation that would affect the safety and rights of street, off-road motorcyclists and  ATV owners. We support and seek sponsors for legislation that protect the safety and rights of all who use the roadways.

We encourage members to become registered voters and political activists. We actively campaign for candidates who support motorcycle- and all off-road vehicle platforms for State and Federal office.   While our political action committees, ABATEPAC and FEDPAC make donations to candidates who support our cause, Will County ABATE members support candidates by "putting feet on the street"--walking precincts, manning phone banks, making and planting yard signs.  We have the reputation among those we support as always being willing and able to help their campaigns. This "sweat equity" has gained us their respect and gratitude.  We also have the reputation of having a very outspoken membership when it comes time to contact Legislators regarding pending bills that would affect us. 

At the ABATE Legislative Day at the State Capitol where members lobby their Legislators face-to-face, Will County had the largest group of any chapter in the state!

Many restrictions on dirt bikes, motorcycles and ATV's are enacted at the local level. As a result, Will County ABATE is becoming more politically involved in local community affairs.