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IL HB5723

Bill

Status

Passed

7/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new Class A misdemeanor offense for operating an uninsured motor vehicle that causes bodily harm to another person, with a mandatory $2,500 fine for repeat offenders with 2+ prior convictions.

  • Changes classification of first and second uninsured vehicle operation violations from "business offense" to "petty offense" with fines between $500-$1,000.

  • Maintains third or subsequent violations as "business offense" with a $1,000 fine, and requires 3-month driver's license suspension plus $100 reinstatement fee.

  • Allows first-time offenders who obtain insurance by their court date to pay a reduced $100 fine and receive court supervision instead of conviction.

  • Requires persons convicted three or more times to provide proof of financial responsibility to the Secretary of State and maintain it for 3 years.

Legislative Description

VEH CD-NO INS-PETTY OFFENSE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0613

7/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Law4/27/2016
Assignments4/13/2016
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety3/23/2016
Rules2/10/2016

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