Bill Title: 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.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-2)

Status: (Passed) 2013-08-16 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0506 [HB1247 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	Concurrence in House	2013-05-28	69	48	0	0	117	Passed	Link	View
Senate	Third Reading in Senate	2013-05-23	34	20	5	0	59	Passed	Link	View
House	Third Reading in House	2013-03-01	64	46	1	2	113	Passed	Link	View

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