House Sponsors: BUGIELSKI. Short description: VEH CD-INSURANCE-PLATES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a vehicle owner is in an accident and cannot provide proof of coverage of the minimum liability insurance, the law enforcement agency shall immediately confiscate that person's registration plates. Provides a 7 business day period to provide proof of coverage at the time of the accident without being subject to a penalty. Provides that if that person does not provide the required proof within the grace period, the registration plates and other information shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State. Provides that the plates, upon receipt by the Secretary, shall be destroyed, and the uninsured vehicle registration file shall be tagged to prohibit issuance of new plates until the qualifications for registration plate reinstatement have been satisfied. Provides that an operator of a vehicle may produce proof of his or her own liability insurance, if separate from the coverage required for the vehicle. Exempts vehicles registered in another jurisdiction from the required liability insurance policy provisions. Generally effective January 1, 1998, except that the Section regarding required liability insurance policy takes effect July 1, 1998. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB1484 creates a local gov't. organiza- tion/structure mandate for which no reimbursement is required. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status