IL HB1247 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: Passed on August 16 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)
Status: Passed on August 16 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Expands the prohibition on driving while using an electronic communication device to include uses beyond composing, sending, or reading an electronic message. Expands the exceptions to include the use of hands-free devices, two-way radios, and electronic devices capable of performing multiple functions as long as these devices are not used for a prohibited purpose. Establishes a graduated fine scale for repeat offenses.
Title
VEH CD-COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2013-05-28 - House - Concurrence in House (Y: 69 N: 48 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-05-23 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 34 N: 20 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-03-01 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 64 N: 46 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2013-05-23 - Senate - Third Reading in Senate (Y: 34 N: 20 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2013-03-01 - House - Third Reading in House (Y: 64 N: 46 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-16 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506 |
| 2013-08-16 | House | Effective Date January 1, 2014 |
| 2013-08-16 | House | Governor Approved |
| 2013-06-19 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 2013-05-28 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 2013-05-28 | House | House Concurs |
| 2013-05-28 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 069-048-000 |
| 2013-05-28 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 |
| 2013-05-23 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2013-05-23 | House | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. John D'Amico |
| 2013-05-23 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 |
| 2013-05-23 | House | Arrived in House |
| 2013-05-23 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 034-020-000 |
| 2013-05-16 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2013 |
| 2013-05-16 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Mulroe |
| 2013-05-16 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading |
| 2013-05-16 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison |
| 2013-05-15 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 010-000-000 |
| 2013-05-08 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation |
| 2013-05-07 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 2013-05-07 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe |
| 2013-05-07 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2013 |
| 2013-05-07 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 2013-05-03 | Senate | Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush |
| 2013-05-01 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2013 |
| 2013-05-01 | Senate | Do Pass Transportation; 012-003-002 |
| 2013-04-16 | Senate | Assigned to Transportation |
| 2013-03-05 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2013-03-05 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2013-03-05 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe |
| 2013-03-05 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 2013-03-05 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 2013-03-01 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto |
| 2013-03-01 | House | Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 064-046-000 |
| 2013-03-01 | House | Motion Prevailed |
| 2013-03-01 | House | Motion moved to Previous Question |
| 2013-02-27 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares |
| 2013-02-27 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones |
| 2013-02-27 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate |
| 2013-02-27 | House | Second Reading - Standard Debate |
| 2013-02-26 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin |
| 2013-02-21 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch |
| 2013-02-20 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Martwick |
| 2013-02-20 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia |
| 2013-02-20 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo |
| 2013-02-20 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate |
| 2013-02-20 | House | Do Pass / Standard Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 005-003-001 |
| 2013-02-13 | House | Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee |
| 2013-02-05 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski |
| 2013-02-05 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez |
| 2013-02-05 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente |
| 2013-02-05 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Harris |
| 2013-02-01 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2013-02-01 | House | First Reading |
| 2013-02-01 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John D'Amico |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 625 | 5 | 12-610.2 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
