Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 4838 — TOURIST SIGNS-PUBLIC COMPLAINT

Last action — Tabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 96th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971. In a provision concerning signs, displays, and devices giving specific information in the interest of the traveling public, including information regarding tourist oriented businesses, provides that such signs, displays, and devices shall be prohibited from including any language or image that promotes unlawful activity or any activity that would elicit strong public complaint. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Tabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

  2. Motion Prevailed

  3. Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. William B. Black

  4. Assigned to Transportation, Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William B. Black

Sponsors

  • William B. Black · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • William B. Black

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 4838 do?
Amends the Highway Advertising Control Act of 1971. In a provision concerning signs, displays, and devices giving specific information in the interest of the traveling public, including information regarding tourist oriented businesses, provides that such signs, displays, and devices shall be prohibited from including any language or image that promotes unlawful activity or any activity that would elicit strong public complaint. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 4838?
HB 4838 is sponsored by William B. Black.
What is the current status of HB 4838?
This bill died with 96th 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.
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