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IL HB4568

Bill

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Robert Martwick

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device, defined as hand-held wireless telephones, personal digital assistants, and portable computers, but excludes integrated vehicle systems and GPS devices.

  • Establishes escalating fines for violations: $75 maximum for first offense, $100 for second, $125 for third, and $150 for fourth or subsequent offense.

  • Creates "aggravated use" offense when electronic device use causes a motor vehicle accident resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disability, disfigurement, or death to another person, classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

  • Elevates aggravated use resulting in death to a Class 2 felony, with mandatory minimum 480 hours of community service if the offender receives probation or conditional discharge.

  • Provides exemptions for law enforcement, emergency vehicles, hands-free or voice-operated modes, emergency reporting, commercial vehicle communication devices (10" x 10" maximum screen), parked vehicles, stopped traffic with transmission in neutral or park, and certain two-way radio services.

Legislative Description

VEH CD - CELL PHONE PENALTY

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2014
Judiciary3/13/2014
Rules2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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