Votes: IL HB5749 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly

Bill Title: Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a criminal prosecution in which the defendant is accused of an offense of driving under the influence or aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof, evidence of the defendant's commission of another offense or offenses of driving under the influence or aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof is admissible, and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. Provides that the court shall weigh the probative value of the evidence against undue prejudice to the defendant. Establishes notice requirements if the prosecution intends to offer this evidence. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 4)

Status: (Passed) 2010-08-11 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1432 [HB5749 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

Voting Records

ChamberVoteDateYeaNayNVAbsTotalResultSourceView
HouseConcurrence in House2010-05-26111010112PassedLinkView
SenateThird Reading in Senate2010-05-055603059PassedLinkView
HouseThird Reading in House2010-03-18112000112PassedLinkView


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