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IL HB4863
Bill
Status
8/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Norine Hammond
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AI Summary
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Modifies Section 6-303 of the Illinois Vehicle Code regarding driving with a suspended or revoked license, increasing penalties for violations committed while license was revoked for reckless homicide under Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code.
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Elevates driving with a revoked license (due to reckless homicide) from Class A misdemeanor to Class 4 felony, with mandatory 30 consecutive days imprisonment or 300 hours community service and required professional alcohol/drug evaluation.
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Establishes enhanced penalties for subsequent violations: second violation for reckless homicide-related revocation becomes Class 2 felony with mandatory imprisonment; third violation becomes Class 1 felony with mandatory imprisonment and lifetime driving privilege revocation.
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Requires Secretary of State to extend license suspension for the same period as original suspension upon conviction of operating vehicle during suspended/revoked period, or impose new suspension if original has expired.
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Authorizes vehicle seizure and forfeiture for violations involving suspended/revoked licenses due to DUI, hit-and-run, reckless homicide, or statutory summary suspension violations.
Legislative Description
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Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0984
8/17/2012