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IL HB0889

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2009

Primary Sponsor

Mike Boland

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking in a vehicle when any child 8 years of age or younger is present in the vehicle
  • Establishes violations as petty offenses punishable by a fine of not more than $25
  • Specifies that violations cannot be considered evidence of negligence, do not limit insurer liability, and do not diminish recovery for motor vehicle damages
  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from searching or inspecting a motor vehicle, its contents, driver, or passengers solely based on a smoking violation
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

VEH CD-CHILD IN CAR-NO SMOKING

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules3/15/2010
Environmental Health3/2/2010
Rules3/13/2009
Environmental Health2/18/2009
Rules2/10/2009

Full Bill Text

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