Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 159 — VEH CD-LEARN PERMIT-DRUG TEST

Last action — Session Sine Die

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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 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 an applicant for an instruction permit who is under the age of 18 must undergo testing for controlled substances and cannabis and must be found to be free of controlled substances and cannabis before he or she may receive an instruction permit. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules for implementing the new provision and shall prescribe an additional fee, to be added to the fees charged for the issuance of a first-time driver's license, to cover the cost of the testing.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Remains in Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

  4. Recommends Be Adopted Sub-committee/ Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 001-003-000; Lost

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; by Voice Vote; Transportation and Motor Vehicles Sub-committee

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

  7. Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed by Voice Vote

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady

  9. Assigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

  12. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Roger L. Eddy

Sponsors

  • Roger L. Eddy · Cosponsor

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Roger L. Eddy

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 159 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that an applicant for an instruction permit who is under the age of 18 must undergo testing for controlled substances and cannabis and must be found to be free of controlled substances and cannabis before he or she may receive an instruction permit. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules for implementing the new provision and shall prescribe an additional fee, to be added to the fees charged for the issuance of a first-time driver's license, to cover the cost of the testing.
Who sponsors HB 159?
HB 159 is sponsored by Roger L. Eddy.
What is the current status of HB 159?
This bill died with 94th 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 159?
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