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IL HB5761

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Bradley

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Illinois Vehicle Code Section 12-610.2 to prohibit drivers from operating motor vehicles on roadways while using electronic communication devices to compose, send, or read electronic messages

  • Defines "electronic communication device" as wireless telephones, personal digital assistants, or portable computers used for electronic messaging, excluding GPS/navigation systems or factory-integrated devices

  • Establishes exceptions for law enforcement, emergency reporting, hands-free/voice-activated use, commercial motor vehicles with permanently installed 10x10 inch screens, parked vehicles, stopped vehicles in neutral/park, and amateur radio operators with valid FCC licenses

  • Classifies violations as traffic regulation offenses

Legislative Description

VEH CD-AMATEUR RADIO EQUIPMENT

Last Action

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. M. Maggie Crotty

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/16/2010
Vehicles & Safety2/17/2010
Rules2/9/2010

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