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IL HB2910

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jawaharial Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits a person from holding an animal in their lap while operating a motor vehicle in Illinois.

  • Exempts commercial motor vehicles, farm tractors, implements of husbandry, and farm to market agricultural transportation vehicles from this prohibition.

  • Establishes violation as a petty offense with a $50 fine.

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from searching or inspecting a motor vehicle, its contents, driver, or passenger solely due to a violation or suspected violation of this provision.

  • Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to prevent searches based solely on violation of the animals in lap law.

Legislative Description

VEH CD–NO ANIMALS ON LAP

Last Action

Third Reading - Short Debate - Lost 006-097-001

3/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2023
Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges2/23/2023
Rules2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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