SB1479 Summary

• Amends Illinois Vehicle Code Section 6-206 to add boating offenses as grounds for driver's license suspension or revocation, specifically referencing Section 5-16c of the Boat Registration and Safety Act.

• Creates new Section 5-16c of the Boat Registration and Safety Act establishing chemical testing requirements for boat operators involved in personal injury or fatal boating accidents.

• Requires boat operators involved in accidents to submit to breath, blood, or urine tests for alcohol and drugs; refusal or positive results (0.08+ alcohol or any drug amount) result in automatic driving privilege suspension.

• Establishes that suspension becomes effective 46 days after notice is given and allows operators to contest the suspension through an administrative hearing with the Secretary of State.

• Permits restricted driving permits for employment, education, and medical purposes under the same conditions as motor vehicle suspensions, with ignition interlock device requirements for repeat offenders.