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IL HB4863

Bill

Status

Passed

8/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Norine Hammond

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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Code regarding driving with a suspended or revoked license, increasing penalties for violations committed while license was revoked for reckless homicide under Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

TRANSPORTATION-TECH

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0984

8/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/11/2012
Assignments3/30/2012
Executive2/29/2012
Rules2/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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