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IL HB3020
Bill
Status
2/18/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joe Sosnowski
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code Section 11-907 (Scott's Law) regarding operation of vehicles approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles with flashing lights
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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
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Previously, Class 4 felony charges only applied when violations resulted in injury or death to another person; the amendment adds protected animal categories
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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
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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