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IL SB3926

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Dan Duffy

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the time limit for reporting a hit-and-run accident from one-half hour to 48 hours after the accident occurs, or 48 hours after hospital discharge if the driver was incapacitated.

  • Increases the penalty for failing to stop at the scene of a fatal accident from a Class 4 felony to a Class 1 felony with mandatory imprisonment of at least 10 years.

  • Increases the penalty for failing to report a fatal accident within 48 hours to a Class 1 felony with mandatory imprisonment of at least 20 years.

  • Maintains the Class 4 felony penalty for failing to stop at non-fatal accidents and the Class 2 felony penalty for failing to report non-fatal accidents.

  • Requires chemical testing for alcohol and drugs of any person arrested for violating this section if testing occurs within 12 hours of the accident, with potential statutory suspension or revocation of driving privileges.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-HIT AND RUN; PENALTIES

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Assignments11/14/2012

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