Bill Status of SB 2508   99th General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-COMM DEV DRIVING

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/12-610from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-610
625 ILCS 5/12-610.1
625 ILCS 5/12-610.2

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a violation (rather than a second or subsequent violation) of operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic communication device is an offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles, for which a person shall be fined a minimum (rather than maximum) of $75 for a first offense. Provides that provisions disallowing use of certain electronic communication devices does not include a driver of a commercial motor vehicle using the electronic communication device within the permitted scope of employment reading a message displayed on a permanently installed communication device designed for a commercial motor vehicle with a screen that does not exceed 10 inches tall by 10 inches wide in size. Removes the use of certain electronic communication devices allowed while driving. Makes conforming changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
  2/9/2016SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2016SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die

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