Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2971 — VEH CD-WIRELESS TELEPHONE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person under the age of 19 years who holds an instruction permit or a graduated license may use a wireless telephone while driving a vehicle on a roadway if the use of the wireless telephone is for GPS purposes only.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Morrison

Sponsors

  • Thomas Morrison · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Thomas Morrison

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2971 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person under the age of 19 years who holds an instruction permit or a graduated license may use a wireless telephone while driving a vehicle on a roadway if the use of the wireless telephone is for GPS purposes only.
Who sponsors HB 2971?
HB 2971 is sponsored by Thomas Morrison.
What is the current status of HB 2971?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 HB 2971?
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