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IL SR1943

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Martin Sandoval

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Origin

Senate

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the Chicago City Council to pass Alderman Anthony Beale's ordinance requiring criminal background checks with fingerprinting for all rideshare drivers
  • Cites concern that existing rideshare background checks have been inadequate and have allowed individuals convicted of sex crimes, homicides, and dangerous felonies to become approved drivers
  • References a May 18, 2016 incident in Gaithersburg, Maryland where a rideshare driver with an extensive felony record (including weapons possession, arson, armed robbery, burglary, and drug possession) was arrested for attempting to shoot police officers
  • Notes that the Illinois General Assembly passed HB 4075 in 2014 establishing criminal background checks with fingerprinting for rideshare drivers, but it was vetoed by then-Governor Pat Quinn
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be delivered to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and all members of the Chicago City Council

Legislative Description

CHICAGO - RIDESHARE- FINGERPNT

Last Action

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

7/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Assignments7/31/2016
Transportation5/31/2016
Assignments5/29/2016

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