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 Bill Status of SB0086  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-USE OF VIDEO DEVICES

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Steve Stadelman - Dan McConchie

House Sponsors
(Rep. Maurice A. West, II)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/9/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0297

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/12-604.1
625 ILCS 5/12-610.2


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In the Section prohibiting the use of video devices, provides that "video device" includes cellular telephones, tablets, laptops, two-way messaging devices, and electronic games, but does not include two-way radios, citizens' band radios, or amateur radio equipment. Provides that "using an electronic communication device" includes: (1) holding a personal electronic device in either hand or both hands; (2) using a hand or finger to compose, send, read, view, access, browse, transmit, save or retrieve email, text messages, instant messages, photographs, or other electronic data; and (3) watching video on a personal electronic device. Provides that "using an electronic communication device" does not include the minimal use of a finger to activate, deactivate, or initiate a function of the device.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that the definition of "electronic communication device" does not include a global positioning system or navigation system or a device that is physically or electronically integrated into the motor vehicle.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
625 ILCS 5/12-604.1

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to watch or stream video.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/23/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
  1/23/2019SenateFirst Reading
  1/23/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/30/2019SenateAssigned to Transportation
  2/20/2019SenatePostponed - Transportation
  3/5/2019SenatePostponed - Transportation
  3/6/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
  3/6/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/12/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  3/12/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/12/2019SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000
  3/12/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2019
  3/26/2019SenateSecond Reading
  3/26/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2019
  3/27/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000
  3/27/2019HouseArrived in House
  3/27/2019HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  3/27/2019HouseFirst Reading
  3/27/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/9/2019HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  5/6/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  5/6/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/7/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
  5/8/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
  5/8/2019HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 010-000-000
  5/8/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/14/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/14/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/21/2019HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
  5/21/2019SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  5/21/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 22, 2019
  5/22/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Steve Stadelman
  5/22/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/28/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Transportation
  5/28/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 017-000-000
  5/31/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie
  5/31/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
  5/31/2019SenateSenate Concurs
  5/31/2019SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/28/2019SenateSent to the Governor
  8/9/2019SenateGovernor Approved
  8/9/2019SenateEffective Date January 1, 2020
  8/9/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0297

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