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IL HB3020

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joe Sosnowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code Section 11-907 (Scott's Law) regarding operation of vehicles approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles with flashing lights

  • Expands Class 4 felony penalties to include violations that result in severe injury or death to police animals, service animals, accelerant detection dogs, or search and rescue dogs

  • Previously, Class 4 felony charges only applied when violations resulted in injury or death to another person; the amendment adds protected animal categories

  • Maintains existing penalty structure: $250-$10,000 fine for first violations, $750-$10,000 for subsequent violations, Class A misdemeanor for property damage to vehicles

  • License suspension periods remain unchanged: 90 days to 1 year for property damage, 180 days to 2 years for injuries, and 2 years for deaths

Legislative Description

VEH CD-SERVICE ANIMAL HARM

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules4/23/2021
Transportation: Vehicles & Safety3/16/2021
Rules2/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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