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IL HB2895
Bill
Status
12/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jehan Gordon-Booth
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Modifies existing law for personal injury accidents to clarify that testing requires arrest and issuance of a traffic citation, except for equipment violations.
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Authorizes law enforcement to request blood tests from medical personnel treating accident victims, provided testing does not interfere with patient care.
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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