Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Died

SB 3177 — VEH CD-DISABLED VEHICLES

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  4. Died in session

This bill died with 99th 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.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a driver of a vehicle approaching a disabled vehicle on a highway of at least 4 lanes, of which at least 2 are proceeding in the same direction, shall, proceeding with due caution, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the disabled vehicle or, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe, reduce the speed of the vehicle and maintain a safe speed for the road conditions. Provides that a violation of this provision shall be a business offense punishable by a $100 fine.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 3177 includes provisions that require drivers approaching a disabled vehicle on a multi-lane highway to either change lanes, if safe, or reduce their speed if changing lanes isn't possible. Previously, violating this rule was classified as a business offense with a $100 fine, but now it's categorized as a petty offense, which may carry different implications for enforcement and penalties. This change aims to enhance safety for both drivers and disabled vehicle occupants by increasing cautious driving behavior around disabled vehicles.

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*LRB09919607AXK44002b* SB3177 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2016 SB3177 Introduced 2/19/2016, by Sen.
SB3177 Engrossed LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Pat McGuire SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/11-701 from Ch.
95 1/2, par.
11-701 ILCS 5/11-907.5 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Provides that a driver of a vehicle approaching a disabled vehicle on a highway of at least 4 lanes, of which at least 2 are proceeding in the same direction, shall, proceeding with due caution, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the disabled vehicle or, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe, reduce the speed of the vehicle and maintain a safe speed for the road conditions.
Provides that a violation of this provision shall be a business offense punishable by a $100 fine.
LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB3177 LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Whenever there is a single track paved road on one SB3177 - 2 - LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b side of the public highway and 2 vehicles meet thereon, the driver on whose right is the wider shoulder shall give the right-of-way on such pavement to the other vehicle.
Whenever there is a single track paved road on one SB3177 Engrossed - 2 - LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b side of the public highway and 2 vehicles meet thereon, the driver on whose right is the wider shoulder shall give the right-of-way on such pavement to the other vehicle.
SB3177 - 3 - LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b (2) when traffic conditions and congestion make it impractical to drive in the right lane;
SB3177 Engrossed - 3 - LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b (2) when traffic conditions and congestion make it impractical to drive in the right lane;
(a) Upon approaching a disabled vehicle on a highway having at least 4 lanes, of which at least 2 are proceeding in the same direction, a driver of a vehicle shall:
(a) Upon approaching a disabled vehicle with lighted hazard lights on a highway having at least 4 lanes, of which at least 2 are proceeding in the same direction, a driver of a vehicle shall:
(1) proceeding with due caution, make a lane change SB3177 - 4 - LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b into a lane not adjacent to that disabled vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions;
SB3177 Engrossed - 4 - LRB099 19607 AXK 44002 b (1) proceeding with due caution, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that disabled vehicle, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions;
(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this Section commits a business offense punishable by a $100 fine.
(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this Section commits a petty offense.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Chief House Sponsor Rep. John C. D'Amico

  5. Arrived in House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 18, 2016

  8. Second Reading

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 7, 2016

  10. Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pat McGuire

  15. Assigned to Transportation

  16. Referred to Assignments

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pat McGuire

Sponsors

  • Pat McGuire · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Pat McGuire

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 53 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 36003
Republican 4002
Democrat 13001
Total 53006
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Not Voting
Link — Yea
Manar — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Barickman — Yea
Bertino-Tarrant — Yea
Biss — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bush — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Landek — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
McConnaughay — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Nybo — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Clayborne — Not Voting
Connelly — Yea
Forby — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Noland — Yea
Oberweis — Not Voting
Radogno — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Not Voting
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Not Voting
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3177 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a driver of a vehicle approaching a disabled vehicle on a highway of at least 4 lanes, of which at least 2 are proceeding in the same direction, shall, proceeding with due caution, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the disabled vehicle or, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe, reduce the speed of the vehicle and maintain a safe speed for the road conditions. Provides that a violation of this provision shall be a business offense punishable by a $100 fine.
Who sponsors SB 3177?
SB 3177 is sponsored by Pat McGuire.
What is the current status of SB 3177?
This bill died with 99th 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 3177?
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