IL HB4849

Prohibits drivers from holding an animal in their lap while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions for commercial motor vehicles, farm tractors, implements of husbandry, and farm-to-market agricultural transportation vehicles

Violation constitutes a petty offense with a $50 fine

Law enforcement officers are prohibited from searching or inspecting a motor vehicle, its contents, the driver, or passengers solely based on a violation or suspected violation of this provision

Adds Section 11-1433 to the Illinois Vehicle Code and amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prevent warrantless searches based on this traffic violation