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IL HB3892

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Beiser

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 12-215.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to regulate the purchase of oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights for emergency vehicles.

  • Restricts purchase of emergency vehicle lights to persons authorized to possess them, including law enforcement officers, ambulance technicians or drivers, firefighters, and others authorized under Section 12-215.

  • Requires purchasers of emergency vehicle lights to provide identification (which may include a badge) proving their authorized status or authorization to purchase on behalf of an authorized entity.

  • Maintains existing prohibition on unauthorized possession of emergency vehicle lights, markings, and equipment as a Class A misdemeanor.

  • Preserves law enforcement authority to seize prohibited devices during legal searches, with defendants able to petition courts for return if they can prove lawful future use.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-EMERGENCY VEH LIGHTS ID

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2015
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety3/12/2015
Rules2/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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