Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 2895 — VEH CD-MANDATORY ALCOHOL TESTS

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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 98th 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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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any person who drives or is in actual control of a motor vehicle upon the public highways of this State and who has been involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident shall be deemed to have given consent, regardless of whether an arrest takes place, to tests of blood, breath, or urine to detect alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. Provides that both a test of the concentration of alcohol in the person's breath and a test of blood or urine for the purpose of determining the content of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds of the person's blood shall be administered. Provides that the required tests be conducted within one hour of the arrival of law enforcement personnel at the scene of the accident or, if the driver has fled the scene of the accident, within one hour of apprehending the driver.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes consent requirements for chemical testing after a fatal motor vehicle accident and specifies the timing for administering tests.

  • 625 ILCS 5/11-501.6

    who has been involved in a personal injury or → who has been involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident

    Consent for testing is only triggered by fatal accidents, not personal injury accidents.

  • 625 ILCS 5/11-501.6

    if arrested as evidenced by the issuance of a Uniform Traffic Ticket for any violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance → regardless of whether an arrest takes place

    Deems consent for testing regardless of an arrest being made.

  • 625 ILCS 5/11-501.6

    The test or tests shall be administered at the direction of the arresting officer. → The tests shall be administered at the direction of the officer responding to the vehicle accident.

    Clarifies that any responding officer can direct the tests.

  • 625 ILCS 5/11-501.6

    Up to 2 additional tests of urine or other bodily substance may be administered even after a blood or breath test or both has been administered. → A urine test may be administered even after a blood or breath test or both have been administered.

    Simplifies the language regarding the administration of additional tests.

  • 625 ILCS 5/11-501.6

    Both a test of the concentration of alcohol in the person's breath and a test of blood or urine for the purpose of determining the content of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds of the person's blood shall be administered.

    Mandates both breath and blood/urine tests specifically after a fatal accident.

  • 625 ILCS 5/11-501.6

    The test shall be administered within one hour of the arrival of law enforcement personnel at the scene of the accident or, if the driver has fled the scene of the accident, within one hour of apprehending the driver.

    Establishes a strict time limit for administering tests following a fatal accident.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. To Criminal Procedure, Penalties and Sentencing Subcommittee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary

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

  6. Assigned to Judiciary

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jehan A. Gordon-Booth

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2895 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any person who drives or is in actual control of a motor vehicle upon the public highways of this State and who has been involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident shall be deemed to have given consent, regardless of whether an arrest takes place, to tests of blood, breath, or urine to detect alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. Provides that both a test of the concentration of alcohol in the person's breath and a test of blood or urine for the purpose of determining the content of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds of the person's blood shall be administered. Provides that the required tests be conducted within one hour of the arrival of law enforcement personnel at the scene of the accident or, if the driver has fled the scene of the accident, within one hour of apprehending the driver.
Who sponsors HB 2895?
HB 2895 is sponsored by Jehan Gordon-Booth (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2895?
This bill died with 98th 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 2895?
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