HB2885 Summary

• Amends Illinois Vehicle Code Section 11-501.6 to establish implied consent to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) for drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents, regardless of arrest.

• Requires both a breath test and a blood or bodily substance test be administered for fatal accidents within one hour of law enforcement arrival at the scene or apprehension of the driver if the driver fled.

• Permits up to 2 additional urine or bodily substance tests even after blood or breath testing has been completed.

• Establishes penalties including driver license suspension and CDL disqualification, effective on the 46th day after notice, with provisions allowing drivers to contest the suspension through administrative hearing.

• Requires law enforcement to submit sworn reports to the Secretary of State certifying test refusal or positive results, and allows Secretary to issue restricted driving permits for employment, education, and medical purposes upon good cause shown.