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IL HB2895

Bill

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jehan Gordon-Booth

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes mandatory chemical testing for drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents, who are deemed to have given consent to breath, blood, or urine tests without requiring arrest.

  • Requires both a breath test and a blood or urine test be administered within one hour of law enforcement arrival at the accident scene or within one hour of apprehending a driver who fled the scene.

  • Modifies existing law for personal injury accidents to clarify that testing requires arrest and issuance of a traffic citation, except for equipment violations.

  • Authorizes law enforcement to request blood tests from medical personnel treating accident victims, provided testing does not interfere with patient care.

  • Imposes driver's license suspension effective on the 46th day after notice if a driver refuses testing or tests positive for alcohol (0.08+), drugs, or controlled substances, with provisions for administrative hearing and restricted driving permits.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-MANDATORY ALCOHOL TESTS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2014
Judiciary3/13/2014
Rules3/22/2013
Judiciary3/4/2013
Rules2/26/2013

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