IL SB3247

Extends penalties for operating an uninsured motor vehicle to include vehicles registered in other states under similar laws, not just Illinois-registered vehicles

First and second violations remain a petty offense with fines between $500 and $1,000; third or subsequent violations constitute a business offense with a mandatory $1,000 fine

Operating an uninsured vehicle that causes bodily harm to another person is a Class A misdemeanor, with a mandatory $2,500 fine added for those with 2 or more prior violations

Conviction results in a 3-month driver's license suspension plus a $100 reinstatement fee; subsequent violations during suspension add 6 months to the suspension period

First-time offenders who obtain insurance by their court date may receive court supervision with a reduced $100 fine instead of standard penalties