Bill Status of SB 1842   98th General Assembly

Short Description:  VEH CD-MECHANIC'S LIEN-VEHICLE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael W. Frerichs-John M. Sullivan

House Sponsors
(Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson and Sandra M. Pihos)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/9/2015SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1161

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/2-102from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 2-102

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the administration of the Code.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
625 ILCS 5/2-102
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/Art. 4-4 heading new
625 ILCS 5/4-400 new
625 ILCS 5/4-401 new
625 ILCS 5/4-402 new
625 ILCS 5/4-403 new
770 ILCS 45/1from Ch. 82, par. 40
770 ILCS 50/1from Ch. 82, par. 47a

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Creates a new Article governing mechanic's liens on vehicles. Allows a person providing labor, services, material, or storage for any vehicle with the consent of the owner to have a lien on the vehicle for the contracted price. Provides that charges incurred enforcing the lien may not be added to the contracted price. Provides that a person seeking to enforce a mechanic's lien must establish consent of the owner. Provides that a vehicle for which consent cannot be proved is to be disposed of as an abandoned vehicle. Allows enforcement of the lien within 30 days of the contracted date for payment, or 30 days of completion of services if no date for payment is provided. Requires the lienholder to determine the identify of a vehicle's registered owner and notify the registered owner before a sale may be commenced by certified mail and by publishing two notices of the sale in a newspaper of general circulation in the lienholder's municipality. Provides that after the sale of a vehicle subject to a lien, any proceeds in excess of the lien amount will be deposited with the county treasurer for distribution to the registered owner. Provides that if this excess is not collected within 6 months, it shall belong to the county. Requires a person purchasing the vehicle to apply for a title, salvage, or junking certificate. Amends the Labor and Storage Lien Act and the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act. Provides that liens established specified provisions shall not apply to labor, services, skill, or material upon or furnishing storage for motor vehicles.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/4-203from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-203
625 ILCS 5/4-215
625 ILCS 5/Ch. 4 Art. IV heading new
625 ILCS 5/4-400 new
625 ILCS 5/4-401 new
625 ILCS 5/4-402 new
625 ILCS 5/4-403 new
770 ILCS 45/1from Ch. 82, par. 40
770 ILCS 50/1from Ch. 82, par. 47a
815 ILCS 306/30

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that commercial vehicle relocators that tow a vehicle at the request of the owner or lessor of private property, or their agent, may acquire a storage lien on the properly towed vehicle. Increases the amount of damage that may be done to a vehicle before scrap processors may not acquire clean title without the notation "REBUILT" from 25% of the market value to 33 1/3% of the market value. Creates a new Article governing mechanic's liens. Provides that a person or entity providing labor, services, material, or storage for any vehicle with the consent of the vehicle owner or authorized agent of the vehicle owner shall be entitled to have a lien upon the vehicle for the contracted price of the services provided. Provides methods for establishing consent. Prescribes the method and requirements for foreclosing a mechanic's lien, including notice requirements to the owner. Provides that any proceeds in excess of the lien shall be deposited with the county treasurer. Establishes requirements for the purchaser of a vehicle at a foreclosure sale to obtain title. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules governing the foreclosure of mechanic's liens. Amends the Labor and Storage Lien Act. Provides that Act does not apply to labor, services, skill, or material upon or furnishing storage for motor vehicles. Amends the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act. Provides that Act does not apply to labor, services, skill, or material upon or furnishing storage for motor vehicles. Amends the Automotive Repair Act. Provides that if a customer authorizes a repair estimate and does not retrieve the vehicle or authorize the repairs, a lien shall be created in the amount of the storage costs incident to preparing the estimate. Effective January 1, 2014.

House Floor Amendment No. 3
Deletes reference to:
625 ILCS 5/4-203from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-203
625 ILCS 5/4-215
625 ILCS 5/Ch. 4 Art. IV heading new
625 ILCS 5/4-400 new
625 ILCS 5/4-401 new
625 ILCS 5/4-402 new
625 ILCS 5/4-403 new
770 ILCS 45/1from Ch. 82, par. 40
770 ILCS 50/1from Ch. 82, par. 47a
815 ILCS 306/30
Adds reference to:
70 ILCS 3610/9from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 359

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Local Mass Transit District Act. Provides that the Board of Trustees of any District created under Section 3.1 of the Act may discontinue the District by ordinance or resolution if it determines that there is no longer a need for its existence or services. Requires that a copy of the ordinance or resolution be filed with the Secretary of State and with the County Clerk of each county within the boundary of the District. Outlines procedure for distribution of funds after payment of all debts and settlement of all obligations and claims.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/15/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe
  2/15/2013SenateFirst Reading
  2/15/2013SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/12/2013SenateAssigned to Transportation
  3/14/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe
  3/14/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/19/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  3/19/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/19/2013SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 016-000-000
  3/19/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2013
  4/18/2013SenateSecond Reading
  4/18/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 23, 2013
  4/23/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  4/24/2013HouseArrived in House
  4/24/2013HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  4/29/2013HouseFirst Reading
  4/29/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/29/2013HouseAssigned to Judiciary
  5/3/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  5/3/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/6/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary
  5/8/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary; by Voice Vote
  5/8/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary; 016-000-000
  5/8/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/9/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/9/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/10/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  5/10/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/14/2013HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
  5/24/2013HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2013
  5/27/2013HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
  5/31/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  11/18/2014HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  11/18/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  11/18/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
  11/18/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  11/18/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
  11/19/2014HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
  11/19/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee; 015-000-000
  11/20/2014HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
  11/20/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
  11/20/2014HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
  11/20/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  11/20/2014HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
  11/20/2014SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3
  11/20/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1, 3 - December 2, 2014
  11/21/2014SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
  12/1/2014SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
  12/1/2014SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  12/1/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
  12/1/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  12/2/2014SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Transportation
  12/2/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Transportation
  12/2/2014SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 014-000-000
  12/2/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 014-000-000
  12/4/2014SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan
  12/4/2014SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 051-000-000
  12/4/2014SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Senate Concurs 051-000-000
  12/4/2014SenatePassed Both Houses
  12/15/2014SenateSent to the Governor
  1/9/2015SenateGovernor Approved
  1/9/2015SenateEffective Date June 1, 2015
  1/9/2015SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-1161

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