Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person shall not hold an animal in the person's lap while operating a motor vehicle. Provides that a person who holds an animal in the person's lap while operating a motor vehicle is guilty of a petty offense and is subject to a fine of $50. Provides that a law enforcement officer shall not search or inspect a motor vehicle, its contents, the driver, or a passenger solely because the driver holds an animal on the lap or is suspected of doing so. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Criminal Code.

Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-03-04 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB4849 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Engrossed	2022-03-01	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2022-01-25	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

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Supplemental Documents

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