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IL HB4660

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Tryon

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Illinois Vehicle Code Section 12-603.1 to exempt back seat passengers of limousines (as defined by Section 1-139.1) from the requirement to wear seat safety belts.

  • Maintains existing seat belt requirements for drivers and front-seat passengers of all motor vehicles on Illinois streets and highways.

  • Preserves existing exemptions for children under 8 (governed by Child Passenger Protection Act), vehicles pre-1965, motorcycles, mopeds, authorized emergency vehicles, and taxicab back seat passengers.

  • Violation remains a petty offense subject to a fine not exceeding $25, and law enforcement may not search vehicles solely for seat belt violations.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-SEAT BELTS:LIMOS EXEMPT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/25/2012
Transportation5/3/2012
Assignments3/7/2012
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety2/15/2012
Rules2/1/2012

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