CRIM CD-LASER AT AIRCRAFT
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SB 1709 — CRIM CD-LASER AT AIRCRAFT
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 97th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Prohibits knowingly discharging a laser into the cockpit of an aircraft in the process of taking off, landing, or while in flight. Provides that the penalty is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "aircraft" and "laser". Provides exemptions for: (1) authorized individuals in the conduct of research and development or flight test operations conducted by an aircraft manufacturer, the Federal Aviation Administration, or any other person authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct such research and development or flight test operations; and (2) members or elements of the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 30 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 1709 adds language to clarify that it prohibits the intentional use of a laser on aircraft cockpits during specific flight operations, while removing some previous text that may have been repetitive or unnecessary. This change is important because it strengthens the law against endangering aircraft safety while also ensuring that specific research and testing activities by authorized individuals are exempted. The amendment helps balance safety for passengers and crew with the needs of research and development within aviation.
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Ira I.
Silverstein SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/Art.
24.6 heading ILCS 5/24.6-5 ILCS 5/24.6-25 new Amends the Criminal Code of 1961.
Prohibits knowingly discharging a laser into the cockpit of an aircraft in the process of taking off, landing, or while in flight.
Provides that the penalty is a Class A misdemeanor.
Defines "aircraft" and "laser".
Provides exemptions for:
(1) authorized individuals in the conduct of research and development or flight test operations conducted by an aircraft manufacturer, the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct such research and development or flight test operations;
and (2) members or elements of the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
LRB097 10064 RLC 50241 b CORRECTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB1709 LRB097 10064 RLC 50241 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
SB1709 Engrossed - 2 - LRB097 10064 RLC 50241 b "Laser pointer" means a hand-held device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye.
or (2) members or elements of the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security acting in an official SB1709 Engrossed - 3 - LRB097 10064 RLC 50241 b capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2011
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Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2011
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Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 20, 2011
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Assigned to Executive Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 8, 2011
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2011
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Do Pass Criminal Law; 008-000-000
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
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Assigned to Criminal Law
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
Sponsors
- Ira I. Silverstein · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Ira I. Silverstein
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 53 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Noland | — | Yea |
| Kotowski | — | Yea |
| Landek | — | Yea |
| Lauzen | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Luechtefeld | — | Yea |
| Maloney | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| McCann | — | Yea |
| Johnson, C. | — | Yea |
| Johnson, T. | — | Yea |
| McCarter | — | Yea |
| Meeks | — | Not Voting |
| Sullivan | — | Yea |
| Jones, J. | — | Yea |
| Millner | — | Yea |
| Mulroe | — | Yea |
| Muñoz | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Schoenberg | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Yea |
| Jacobs | — | Not Voting |
| Steans | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Not Voting |
| Wilhelmi | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Crotty | — | Yea |
| Cultra | — | Yea |
| Dillard | — | Yea |
| Duffy | — | Yea |
| Forby | — | Yea |
| Frerichs | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Hutchinson | — | Not Voting |
| Pankau | — | Yea |
| Raoul | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Sandack | — | Yea |
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| LaHood | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Bivins | — | Yea |
| Bomke | — | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Schmidt | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1709 do?
- Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Prohibits knowingly discharging a laser into the cockpit of an aircraft in the process of taking off, landing, or while in flight. Provides that the penalty is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "aircraft" and "laser". Provides exemptions for: (1) authorized individuals in the conduct of research and development or flight test operations conducted by an aircraft manufacturer, the Federal Aviation Administration, or any other person authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct such research and development or flight test operations; and (2) members or elements of the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
- Who sponsors SB 1709?
- SB 1709 is sponsored by Ira I. Silverstein.
- What is the current status of SB 1709?
- This bill died with 97th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 1709?
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