99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2015 and 2016
SB2191

 

Introduced 10/20/2015, by Sen. William R. Haine

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.875 new

    Creates the 24-7 Sobriety Pilot Program Act. Creates within the Office of the Secretary of State the 24-7 Sobriety Pilot Program. Provides that the purpose of the Program is to reduce the number of second or subsequent violations of driving under the influence under the Illinois Vehicle Code, or other provisions of the Code involving alcohol or controlled substances and the operation of a motor vehicle. Provides that the Program shall provide alternatives to incarceration, including, but not limited to, sobriety testing twice per day, 7 days per week, or continuous monitoring. Provides that the Program shall begin on January 1, 2017, and end on December 31, 2018. Creates the 24-7 Sobriety Pilot Program Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that the Act is repealed on July 1, 2019. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.


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FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

 

 

A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning transportation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the 24-7
5Sobriety Pilot Program Act.
 
6    Section 5. Purpose; requirements. There is created within
7the Office of the Secretary of State the 24-7 Sobriety Pilot
8Program. The purpose of the Program is to reduce the number of
9second or subsequent violations of Section 11-501 of the
10Illinois Vehicle Code, or other provisions of the Code
11involving alcohol or controlled substances and the operation of
12a motor vehicle. The provisions of this Act shall be liberally
13construed in order to carry out this purpose. The Program shall
14provide alternatives to incarceration, including, but not
15limited to, sobriety testing twice per day, 7 days per week, or
16continuous monitoring for offenders charged with, or convicted
17of, second or subsequent violations of Section 11-501 of the
18Illinois Vehicle Code, or other provisions of the Code
19involving alcohol or controlled substances and the operation of
20a motor vehicle. The Program may include requirements specific
21to participation in the Program by first-time offenders.
 
22    Section 10. Scope. The Program shall be conducted in 2

 

 

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1judicial circuits as determined by the Secretary of State.
 
2    Section 15. Duration. The Program shall begin on January 1,
32017, and end on December 31, 2018.
 
4    Section 20. Collaboration; meetings. The Secretary of
5State must coordinate with State, county, and local law
6enforcement agencies for the purpose of determining
7appropriate implementation procedures for the Program. The
8Secretary of State must also collaborate with law enforcement,
9State's Attorneys, the judiciary, the Department of
10Corrections, and the Department of Transportation, to develop
11guidelines, policies, and procedures for the administration of
12the Program and to test offenders to enforce compliance with
13the sobriety program, including urine testing and electronic
14monitoring, and to establish user fees. The Secretary of State
15must hold at least 2 public hearings to receive input from law
16enforcement agencies, State's Attorneys, the judiciary,
17advocacy groups, and other interested parties. The 2 public
18hearings must be held prior to May 1, 2016. Nothing in this
19Section prohibits the Secretary of State from meeting with law
20enforcement agencies, State's Attorneys, advocacy groups, or
21other interested parties in non-public meetings.
 
22    Section 25. Reports. On or before May 31, 2016, the
23Secretary of State shall report to the General Assembly and the

 

 

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1Governor the following: information and suggestions gathered
2from public and private meetings with law enforcement agencies
3and other parties; proposed Program expectations, guidelines,
4and rules; and any anticipated issues or problems likely to
5impact the success of the Program. On or before March 1, 2018,
6the Secretary of State shall report to the General Assembly and
7the Governor, regarding the progress of the Program, including
8the recommendation of the Secretary of State on whether the
9Program should be continued after December 31, 2018.
 
10    Section 30. Fund. The 24-7 Sobriety Pilot Program Fund is
11hereby created as a special fund in the State treasury. Moneys
12received for the purposes of this Act including, without
13limitation, moneys received from fee receipts, gifts, grants,
14and awards from any public or private entity must be deposited
15into the Fund. Any interest earned on moneys in the Fund must
16be deposited into the Fund. From appropriations to the
17Secretary of State from the Fund, the Secretary of State must
18use the funds for expenses necessary for the administration and
19operation of the Program, including training, equipment, and
20supplies.
 
21    Section 35. Rules. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules
22necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.
 
23    Section 40. Repeal. This Act is repealed on July 1, 2019.
 

 

 

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1    Section 105. The State Finance Act is amended by adding
2Section 5.875 as follows:
 
3    (30 ILCS 105/5.875 new)
4    Sec. 5.875. The 24-7 Sobriety Pilot Program Fund. This
5Section is repealed on July 1, 2019.
 
6    Section 999. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
7becoming law.