IL HB0795 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly
Status
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on March 25 2009 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-05-08 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Status: Engrossed on March 25 2009 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-05-08 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle must use oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights when: (1) parking or standing, irrespective of the provisions of the Code; (2) proceeding past a red or stop signal or stop sign; (3) exceeding the maximum speed limits; or (4) disregarding regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions. Provides that the driver of a police vehicle must: (1) activate oscillating lights, rotating or flashing lights, sirens, or any combination of such lights or sirens during a high speed vehicle response; (2) use lights and sirens to warn pedestrians and other persons of his or her approach during an emergency response situation; and (3) drive with due regard for the safety of other persons and exercise due care when operating a police vehicle. Permits the driver of a police vehicle to use a covert approach when the situation dictates, but requires the driver to reduce speed to conform with the current driving conditions in order to lessen the danger posed to the general public. In connection with provisions concerning the duty of the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, provides that if an act of reckless disregard causes great bodily harm or death to any person or persons, that act shall be prima facie evidence that the duty of due regard for the safety of all persons was not met. Effective immediately.
Title
VEH CD-POLICE VEHICLES-LIGHTS
Sponsors
| Rep. Daniel Beiser [D] | Rep. John D'Amico [D] | Rep. Dennis Reboletti [R] | Sen. Chapin Rose [R] |
| Rep. Ronald Wait [R] | Rep. Eddie Washington [D] |
Roll Calls
2009-03-25 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 109 N: 7 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-08 | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments | |
| 2009-04-22 | Assigned to Transportation | |
| 2009-03-30 | Referred to Assignments | |
| 2009-03-30 | First Reading | |
| 2009-03-26 | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson | |
| 2009-03-26 | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 30, 2009 | |
| 2009-03-26 | Arrive in Senate | |
| 2009-03-25 | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-007-000 | |
| 2009-03-25 | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington | |
| 2009-03-17 | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2009-03-17 | Second Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2009-03-11 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chapin Rose | |
| 2009-03-11 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser | |
| 2009-03-11 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti | |
| 2009-03-11 | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico | |
| 2009-03-11 | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate | |
| 2009-03-11 | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Vehicles & Safety Committee; 007-000-000 | |
| 2009-03-11 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote | |
| 2009-03-11 | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Vehicles & Safety Committee | |
| 2009-02-11 | Assigned to Vehicles & Safety Committee | |
| 2009-02-09 | Referred to Rules Committee | |
| 2009-02-09 | First Reading | |
| 2009-02-09 | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ronald A. Wait |
