IL HB3203

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code's reckless driving statute (Section 11-503) to create a new evidentiary inference for prosecutors

Allows a trier of fact (judge or jury) to infer that a driver acted with "willful or wanton disregard for safety" if the driver unintentionally caused a death or type A injury (incapacitating injury) and was issued citations for 3 or more Vehicle Code violations in connection with the crash

The inference applies specifically to reckless driving charges where serious harm occurred but the death or injury was unintentional

Reckless driving remains a Class A misdemeanor, with elevated penalties (Class 4 or Class 3 felony) when causing bodily harm or great bodily harm to children or school crossing guards