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IL HB6083

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Louis Lang

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Laser Speed Detection Device Act" to regulate admissibility of laser speed detection evidence in Illinois courts and administrative proceedings.

  • Declares that speed detection devices using laser timing technology, if approved by the Department of State Police, are scientifically acceptable and reliable for court use.

  • Makes laser speed detection evidence admissible in all court and administrative proceedings, subject to standard evidence rules and foundation requirements.

  • Establishes that a certified copy of the Department of State Police's approved laser device models list is self-authenticating and admissible in all proceedings.

  • Specifies that laser technology for speed detection shall not be considered new or novel evidence.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

CIV PRO-EVID-LASER SPEED GUN

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

4/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/23/2010
Judiciary I - Civil Law2/16/2010
Rules2/11/2010

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