Bill Text: IL SB3605 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits an individual from using an electronic communication device to participate in a virtual meeting using the video function while operating a motor vehicle. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-01-28 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison [SB3605 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SB3605-Introduced.html

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102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2021 and 2022 SB3605 Introduced 1/19/2022, by Sen. Ram Villivalam SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
625 ILCS 5/12-610.2
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits an individual from using an electronic communication device to participate in a virtual meeting using the video function while operating a motor vehicle. Effective immediately.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning transportation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by
changing Section 12-610.2 as follows:
(625 ILCS 5/12-610.2)
Sec. 12-610.2. Electronic communication devices.
(a) As used in this Section:
"Electronic communication device" means an electronic
device, including, but not limited to, a hand-held wireless
telephone, hand-held personal digital assistant, or a portable
or mobile computer, but does not include a global positioning
system or navigation system or a device that is physically or
electronically integrated into the motor vehicle.
(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway
while using an electronic communication device, including
using an electronic communication device to watch or stream
video or to participate in a virtual meeting using the video
function.
(b-5) A person commits aggravated use of an electronic
communication device when he or she violates subsection (b)
and in committing the violation he or she is involved in a
motor vehicle accident that results in great bodily harm,

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permanent disability, disfigurement, or death to another and
the violation is a proximate cause of the injury or death.
(c) A violation of this Section is an offense against
traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles. A
person who violates this Section shall be fined a maximum of
$75 for a first offense, $100 for a second offense, $125 for a
third offense, and $150 for a fourth or subsequent offense,
except that a person who violates subsection (b-5) shall be
assessed a minimum fine of $1,000.
(d) This Section does not apply to:
(1) a law enforcement officer or operator of an
emergency vehicle while performing his or her official
duties;
(1.5) a first responder, including a volunteer first
responder, while operating his or her own personal motor
vehicle using an electronic communication device for the
sole purpose of receiving information about an emergency
situation while en route to performing his or her official
duties;
(2) a driver using an electronic communication device
for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation
and continued communication with emergency personnel
during the emergency situation;
(3) a driver using an electronic communication device
in hands-free or voice-operated mode, which may include
the use of a headset or participating in a virtual meeting

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using the audio function only;
(4) a driver of a commercial motor vehicle reading a
message displayed on a permanently installed communication
device designed for a commercial motor vehicle with a
screen that does not exceed 10 inches tall by 10 inches
wide in size;
(5) a driver using an electronic communication device
while parked on the shoulder of a roadway;
(6) a driver using an electronic communication device
when the vehicle is stopped due to normal traffic being
obstructed and the driver has the motor vehicle
transmission in neutral or park;
(7) a driver using two-way or citizens band radio
services;
(8) a driver using two-way mobile radio transmitters
or receivers for licensees of the Federal Communications
Commission in the amateur radio service;
(9) a driver using an electronic communication device
by pressing a single button to initiate or terminate a
voice communication; or
(10) a driver using an electronic communication device
capable of performing multiple functions, other than a
hand-held wireless telephone or hand-held personal digital
assistant (for example, a fleet management system,
dispatching device, citizens band radio, or music player)
for a purpose that is not otherwise prohibited by this

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Section.
(e) A person convicted of violating subsection (b-5)
commits a Class A misdemeanor if the violation resulted in
great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement to
another. A person convicted of violating subsection (b-5)
commits a Class 4 felony if the violation resulted in the death
of another person.
(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-90, eff. 7-1-20;
101-297, eff. 1-1-20; 102-558, eff. 8-20-21.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.