Bill Status of HB 1220   97th General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE IMPOUND

House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Ron Sandack and Steven M. Landek)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  7/14/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0109

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/11-208.7 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any municipality may, consistent with the new provision, establish by ordinance procedures for the release of properly impounded vehicles that were used in the commission of specified offenses and for the imposition of a reasonable administrative fee related to the municipality's administrative and processing costs associated with the removal, impoundment, storage, and release of the vehicle. Provides that the administrative fee shall be waived by the municipality upon verifiable proof that the vehicle was stolen at the time the vehicle was impounded. Lists the costs for which fees may be imposed. Provides that the registered owner of the impounded vehicle is entitled to a hearing to contest the imposition of fees.

House Committee Amendment No. 2
Adds costs associated with the investigation, arrest, and detention of an offender to the fees which may be imposed. Provides that the fee imposed may be in addition to any fees charged for the towing and storage of an impounded vehicle. Adds felony theft and felony retail theft to the list of offenses for which a vehicle may be impounded and provides that a municipality may by ordinance authorize the impoundment of a vehicle used during the commission of any other misdemeanor or felony under the Criminal Code of 1961. Adds provisions setting notice and hearing requirements. Provides that unclaimed vehicles shall be disposed of in accordance with provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code concerning the disposal of unclaimed vehicles. Provides that fees or penalties imposed by a hearing officer which remain unpaid after the deadline for seeking judicial review may be enforced as if entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  2/8/2011HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/14/2011HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee
  3/2/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/2/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/7/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  3/7/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/8/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee
  3/8/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Cities & Villages Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/8/2011HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 011-000-000
  3/9/2011HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/9/2011HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  3/17/2011HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/17/2011HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/31/2011HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 066-041-003
  4/6/2011SenateArrive in Senate
  4/6/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 7, 2011
  5/6/2011SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ron Sandack
  5/6/2011SenateFirst Reading
  5/6/2011SenateReferred to Assignments
  5/19/2011SenateAssigned to Transportation
  5/19/2011SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 31, 2011
  5/25/2011SenateDo Pass Transportation; 006-003-000
  5/25/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 25, 2011
  5/25/2011SenateSecond Reading
  5/25/2011SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 26, 2011
  5/26/2011SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steven M. Landek
  5/26/2011SenateThird Reading - Passed; 042-013-001
  5/26/2011HousePassed Both Houses
  6/24/2011HouseSent to the Governor
  7/14/2011HouseGovernor Approved
  7/14/2011HouseEffective Date January 1, 2012
  7/14/2011HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0109

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