IL HB4577

Persons convicted of violating Section 11-501 (DUI) must undergo a professional evaluation by a Department of Human Services-licensed program to determine if an alcohol, drug, or intoxicating compound abuse problem exists, with costs paid by the individual.

First-time DUI offenders are assessed a $750 fine ($350 to arresting law enforcement agency, $400 to State General Revenue Fund); repeat offenders are assessed $1,000 ($200 to law enforcement, $800 to General Revenue Fund).

The Secretary of State must revoke driving privileges for DUI convictions and require ignition interlock devices on all vehicles owned by persons convicted of a second or subsequent DUI offense, with monthly fees not exceeding $30 paid to the State DUI Administration Fund.

Individuals convicted of DUI whose operation proximately caused an emergency response must make restitution up to $1,000 per public agency; State Police funds are remitted to the State Police DUI Fund and Department of Natural Resources funds to the Conservation Police Operations Assistance Fund.

Courts may require DUI offenders to attend victim impact panels offered by State's Attorney offices, probation departments, MADD, or the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists, with costs paid by offenders or as determined by the court.