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IL HB2414
Bill
Status
2/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Welter
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operating a vehicle on any street, roadway, or highway closed due to rising water levels and clearly marked with a closure sign.
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Violators are guilty of a Class A misdemeanor with fines up to $2,000.
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Violators must pay restitution to reimburse costs of rescue operations, excluding transportation costs to hospitals.
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Defines "rescue operation" as response by law enforcement, ambulances, firefighters, or recognized not-for-profit rescue or emergency medical service providers.
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Restitution funds from Department of State Police rescues go to the State Police Operations Assistance Fund; funds from Department of Natural Resources rescues go to the Conservation Police Operations Assistance Fund.
Legislative Description
CLOSED ROAD SIGN VIOLATION
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/29/2019