Bill Status of SB2654  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-LIEN/FINE EXEMPTION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham - Mike Simmons - Lakesia Collins, Mary Edly-Allen, Adriane Johnson, Cristina Castro, Laura Ellman, Emil Jones, III, Julie A. Morrison, Christopher Belt and Paul Faraci

House Sponsors
(Rep. Mary Gill - Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. - Michael J. Kelly - Jeff Keicher, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Stephanie A. Kifowit and Harry Benton)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/2/2024SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0756

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/4-203from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-203


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits medical devices, including hearing instruments, from being subjected to the liens that are ordinarily imposed on personal property in a vehicle that is subject to removal under the Code. Provides that a person who has indicated in a timely filed report to the appropriate law enforcement agency that a vehicle has been stolen or hijacked is not liable for a violation, fee, fine, lien, or penalty that is imposed under the Code's vehicle removal provisions while the vehicle is stolen or hijacked or that results from the vehicle being stolen or hijacked.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/4-204from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-204

Provides that medicine or personal health care devices or equipment, including hearing instruments (rather than medicine or medical devices, including hearing instruments) shall not be subject to a lien if left in a car that is later towed. Changes provisions concerning expenses incurred to a person if the person's car is stolen or hijacked and later towed. Provides that when a vehicle is authorized to be towed away, the name of the registered owner of the vehicle and the contact information of the registered owner of the vehicle shall be in writing, or confirmed in writing, with a copy given to the towing service.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that personal medicine and health care devices, including hearing instruments; social security cards; passbooks; and higher education textbooks and study materials shall not be subject to a lien. Provides that a person who has indicated in a timely filed report to the appropriate law enforcement agency that a vehicle has been stolen or hijacked: (1) is not liable for any governmentally imposed fees, fines, or penalties; and (2) if the vehicle towed is registered in Illinois and the name and address of the registered owner of the vehicle is provided or made available to the towing service at the time of the tow, then the towing service must provide written notice of the tow to the registered owner within 2 business days after the vehicle is towed by certified mail, return receipt requested. Provides that no storage charges shall accrue if the vehicle is reclaimed by paying recovery and towing charges at the posted rates of the towing service within 7 days after such notice is mailed. If the vehicle that was towed is registered in a state other than Illinois, provides that no storage charges shall accrue if the vehicle is reclaimed by paying recovery and towing charges at the posted rates of the towing service within 7 days after a request for registered owner information is mailed by the towing service, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the applicable administrative agency or office in that state. Provides that the towing service shall enjoy a lien to secure payment of charges accrued in compliance with the provisions. Provides that when a vehicle is authorized to be towed away, a copy of the authorization shall be provided to the towing company within one hour of the authorization. Requires that the authorization for a tow include the name of the registered owner of the vehicle and the mailing address of the registered owner of the vehicle on file with the Secretary of State, any hold order, and any release, except to the extent such information is made available under written agreement with the Secretary of State.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  1/10/2024SenateFirst Reading
  1/10/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/24/2024SenateAssigned to Transportation
  3/6/2024SenatePostponed - Transportation
  3/8/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  3/8/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/12/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  3/12/2024SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/13/2024SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 016-000-000
  3/13/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 14, 2024
  4/5/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
  4/5/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  4/9/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  4/10/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 015-000-000
  4/10/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  4/10/2024SenateSecond Reading
  4/10/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2024
  4/11/2024SenateThird Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
  4/11/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  4/11/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  4/11/2024SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  4/11/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
  4/11/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
  4/11/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
  4/11/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  4/11/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
  4/11/2024HouseArrived in House
  4/12/2024HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
  4/12/2024HouseFirst Reading
  4/12/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/12/2024SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  4/16/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  4/24/2024HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  4/26/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  5/1/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000
  5/1/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/6/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/6/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/14/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
  5/14/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  5/14/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  5/14/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  5/14/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  5/14/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
  5/14/2024SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/12/2024SenateSent to the Governor
  8/2/2024SenateGovernor Approved
  8/2/2024SenateEffective Date January 1, 2025
  8/2/2024SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0756