Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 5099 — VEH CD-ACCIDENTS:NO CELL PHNES

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0828

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2012. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no person may use a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle within 500 feet of an emergency scene except for specified purposes. Adds digital photographs and video to the definition of "electronic message" in provisions prohibiting the use of electronic communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 5099 clarifies the language regarding the use of wireless communication devices. It now makes it explicit that using these devices in hands-free, voice-operated, or voice-activated modes is permissible. This change is important because it ensures that people can use their phones safely while driving, particularly in emergency situations, without facing penalties.

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HB5099 Engrossed LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
HB5099 Enrolled LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
(d) If a graduated driver's license holder over the age of 18 committed an offense against traffic regulations governing HB5099 Engrossed - 2 - LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b the movement of vehicles or any violation of Section 6-107 or Section 12-603.1 of this Code in the 6 months prior to the graduated driver's license holder's 18th birthday, and was subsequently convicted of the violation, the provisions of paragraph (b) shall continue to apply until such time as a period of 6 consecutive months has elapsed without an additional violation and subsequent conviction of an offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles or any violation of Section 6-107 or Section 12-603.1 of this Code.
(d) If a graduated driver's license holder over the age of 18 committed an offense against traffic regulations governing HB5099 Enrolled - 2 - LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b the movement of vehicles or any violation of Section 6-107 or Section 12-603.1 of this Code in the 6 months prior to the graduated driver's license holder's 18th birthday, and was subsequently convicted of the violation, the provisions of paragraph (b) shall continue to apply until such time as a period of 6 consecutive months has elapsed without an additional violation and subsequent conviction of an offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles or any violation of Section 6-107 or Section 12-603.1 of this Code.
This subsection (e) does not apply to (i) a person engaged in a highway construction or maintenance project for which a construction or maintenance speed zone has been established under Section 11-605.1, (ii) a person using a wireless telephone for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity, (iii) HB5099 Engrossed - 3 - LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b a law enforcement officer or operator of an emergency vehicle when performing the officer's or operator's official duties, or (iv) to a person using a wireless telephone in voice-activated mode, or (v) a person using an electronic communication device for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation and continued communication with emergency personnel during the emergency situation.
This subsection (e) does not apply to (i) a person engaged in a highway construction or maintenance project for which a construction or maintenance speed zone has been established under Section 11-605.1, (ii) a person using a wireless telephone for emergency purposes, including, but not limited to, law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency or entity, (iii) HB5099 Enrolled - 3 - LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b a law enforcement officer or operator of an emergency vehicle when performing the officer's or operator's official duties, or (iv) to a person using a wireless telephone in voice-operated voice-activated mode, or (v) a person using an electronic communication device for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation and continued communication with emergency personnel during the emergency situation.
"Electronic message" includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text message, an instant message, a digital photograph, a video, or HB5099 Engrossed - 4 - LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b a command or request to access an Internet site.
"Electronic message" includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text message, an instant message, a digital photograph, a video, or HB5099 Enrolled - 4 - LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b a command or request to access an Internet site.
(3) a driver using an electronic communication device in hands-free or voice-activated mode;
(3) a driver using an electronic communication device in hands-free or voice-operated voice-activated mode;
or (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 HB5099 Engrossed - 5 - LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b transmission in neutral or park.
or (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 HB5099 Enrolled - 5 - LRB097 19198 HEP 64440 b transmission in neutral or park.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0828

  2. Effective Date July 20, 2012

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 084-030-000

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1

  11. Arrived in House

  12. Third Reading - Passed; 038-017-000

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2012

  14. Second Reading

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 3, 2012

  16. Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 006-000-000

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  18. Postponed - Criminal Law

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Criminal Law

  20. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law

  21. Held in Criminal Law

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine

  24. Assigned to Criminal Law

  25. Referred to Assignments

  26. First Reading

  27. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 22, 2012

  29. Arrive in Senate

  30. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 062-038-000

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  32. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  33. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000

  35. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  36. Second Reading - Short Debate

  37. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  38. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II

  39. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  40. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 007-000-000

  41. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee

  42. Referred to Rules Committee

  43. First Reading

  44. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II

Sponsors

  • II Jerry F. Costello · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 11 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jerry F. Costello, II

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Concurrence

Passed 84 Yea · 30 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 682403
Democrat 14201
Republican 2400
Total 843004
% of votes cast 71%25%0%3%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Brauer — Yea
Brown — Nay
Carli — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Mulligan — Nay
Golar — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Kay — Nay
Krezwick — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Mathias — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Mell — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Poe — Yea
Brady — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sente — Yea
Soto — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Harris, Greg — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Howard — Yea
Williams — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Costello — Yea
Currie — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Farnham — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Franks — Yea
Gaffney — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Jones — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Madigan — Yea
May — Not Voting
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Morthland — Nay
Pihos — Nay
Watson — Nay
Sommer — Nay
Harris, David — Not Voting
Tryon — Nay
Zalewski — Yea
Cavaletto — Nay
Cole — Not Voting
Connelly — Nay
Cross — Nay
D'Amico — Yea
Fortner — Nay
Hatcher — Nay
Hays — Nay
Jefferson — Yea
Kosel — Nay
Nybo — Nay
Osmond — Nay
Penny — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Nay
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Nay
Riley — Yea
Roth — Nay
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Barickman — Nay
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Berrios — Yea
Biss — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Bost — Nay
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Nay
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Nay
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Nay

Third Reading

Passed 38 Yea · 17 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 301204
Democrat 7300
Republican 1200
Total 381704
% of votes cast 64%29%0%7%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Hutchinson — Not Voting
Noland — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Landek — Yea
Lauzen — Nay
Brady — Nay
Johnson, C. — Nay
Johnson, T. — Nay
McCann — Nay
McCarter — Nay
Jacobs — Not Voting
Jones, J. — Not Voting
Cultra — Nay
Duffy — Nay
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Sandack — Nay
Sandoval — Yea
LaHood — Nay
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Not Voting
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Nay
Bomke — Nay
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Nay
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Nay
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Nay
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

Third Reading

Passed 62 Yea · 38 Nay · 18 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5134013
Democrat 10104
Republican 1301
Total 6238018
% of votes cast 53%32%0%15%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Brauer — Nay
Brown — Nay
Carli — Yea
Connelly — Nay
McAsey — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Hays — Nay
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Kay — Nay
Leitch — Yea
Reis — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Mautino — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Brady — Yea
Moffitt — Nay
McGuire — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Morthland — Nay
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Mulligan — Nay
Nekritz — Yea
Nybo — Nay
Harris, David — Yea
Penny — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Howard — Yea
Senger — Nay
Williams — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Mitchell, Jerry — Nay
Sullivan — Nay
Harris, Greg — Nay
Cavaletto — Nay
Cole — Nay
Colvin — Yea
Costello — Yea
Durkin — Nay
Eddy — Nay
Farnham — Yea
Flowers — Nay
Fortner — Nay
Gaffney — Yea
Hatcher — Nay
Jackson — Yea
Watson — Nay
Madigan — Not Voting
Mell — Not Voting
Jones — Not Voting
Osmond — Nay
Soto — Not Voting
Tryon — Not Voting
Winters — Nay
Coladipietro — Not Voting
Cross — Nay
Currie — Not Voting
D'Amico — Nay
Dunkin — Not Voting
Franks — Not Voting
Golar — Not Voting
Kosel — Nay
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Nay
Poe — Not Voting
Ramey — Nay
Reboletti — Yea
Riley — Yea
Roth — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Not Voting
Schmitz — Not Voting
Sente — Yea
Sommer — Nay
Krezwick — Yea
Lang — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Nay
Barickman — Nay
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Berrios — Nay
Biss — Yea
Bost — Yea
May — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Nay
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Not Voting
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Nay

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What does HB 5099 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no person may use a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle within 500 feet of an emergency scene except for specified purposes. Adds digital photographs and video to the definition of "electronic message" in provisions prohibiting the use of electronic communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5099?
HB 5099 is sponsored by Jerry F. Costello, II.
What is the current status of HB 5099?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 07, 2012. Enacted.
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