IL HB2447

Adds a new form of reckless driving where a person knowingly drives a vehicle while having a diagnosed medical condition likely to cause loss of consciousness or inability to safely operate a vehicle, and fails to comply with health care professional recommendations or prescribed treatment, if that failure is the proximate cause of an accident.

Reckless driving remains a Class A misdemeanor, except when it causes bodily harm to a child or school crossing guard, which is a Class 4 felony.

Aggravated reckless driving (resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement) is a Class 4 felony, or a Class 3 felony if the victim is a child or school crossing guard performing official duties.

Effective date is January 1, 2018.