IL HB5101

Prohibits commercial motor vehicle drivers from texting while driving, with exceptions for communicating with law enforcement or emergency services.

Prohibits motor carriers from allowing or requiring their drivers to text while operating commercial motor vehicles.

Prohibits commercial motor vehicle drivers from using hand-held mobile telephones while driving, except when necessary to communicate with law enforcement or emergency services.

Defines "texting" to include manually entering or reading text on electronic devices, including SMS, email, instant messaging, and web browsing, but excludes GPS/navigation use and single-button voice calls.

Defines "driving" as operating a commercial motor vehicle on a highway, including while temporarily stationary due to traffic, but excludes vehicles safely parked off the roadway.