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IL HR0216

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Robert Martwick

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares April 24-28, 2017 as the inaugural "Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week"
  • Recognizes that distracted driving (texting, cell phone use, radio adjustment, passenger interaction) contributed to 3,459 fatalities nationally in 2015
  • Supports public education and awareness efforts by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, American Automobile Association, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and other agencies to reduce distracted driving crashes and fatalities
  • Directs distribution of resolution copies to the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, American Automobile Association, Illinois Truck Enforcement Association, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Safety Serve

Legislative Description

DISTRACTED DRIVING WEEK

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/11/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation: Vehicles & Safety3/28/2017
Rules3/21/2017

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