Senate Sponsors: KLEMM. House Sponsors: FRANKS-SCULLY-DART-BROSNAHAN-KURTZ Short description: VEH CD-DUI-EVALUATIONS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if participation in treatment programs recommended by evaluations for drug or alcohol abuse problems is a part of DUI sentencing, individuals must complete these treatment programs in accordance with rules of the Department of Human Services and must pay for the costs of these treatment programs. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if participation in treatment programs recommended by evaluations for drug or alcohol abuse problems is a part of DUI sentencing, individuals must complete these treatment programs, but for a first violation, the court, in its discretion, may waive this requirement. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that a person found guilty of DUI and prior to any final sentencing, or an order for supervision shall be required to complete recommendations made by a licensed alcohol or substance abuse program in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Human Services unless otherwise ordered by the court. Provides that the person shall pay the cost of the evaluation or compliance with any intervention recommendation subject to Department rules governing indigents. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 1. (Adopted in House only) Recommends that the House recede from House Amendment No. 1 Recommends that the bill be further amended as follows: Deletes everything. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person convicted of or placed on supervision for DUI must as a part of final sentencing undergo the imposition of evaluation recommendations relating to the defendant's drug or alcohol abuse problem in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Human Services (rather than undergo the imposition of treatment as appropriate). Provides that the defendant must pay the cost for the evaluation and treatment program, subject to Department rules governing indigents. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status