Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 33 — VEH CD-RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 the prohibition against tinted windshields and tinted front side windows does not apply to vehicles owned and operated by persons afflicted with retinitis pigmentosa or used to transport those persons. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 33 allow vehicles owned by individuals suffering from retinitis pigmentosa to have tinted windshields and front side windows without facing penalties. This amendment helps accommodate the specific needs of those with this visual impairment, making it easier for them to drive safely. By clarifying this exemption, the bill aims to enhance the independence and comfort of affected individuals while ensuring that public safety regulations remain intact.

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*LRB09500162DRH20162b* SB0033 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 SB0033 Introduced 1/31/2007, by Sen.
SB0033 Engrossed LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
John O.
Jones SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/12-503 from Ch.
95 1/2, par.
12-503 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Provides that the prohibition against tinted windshields and tinted front side windows does not apply to vehicles owned and operated by persons afflicted with retinitis pigmentosa or used to transport those persons.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b A BILL FOR SB0033 LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
(b) Nothing contained in this Section shall prohibit the use of nonreflective, smoked or tinted glass, nonreflective film, perforated window screen or other decorative window application on windows to the rear of the driver’s seat, except that any motor vehicle with a window to the rear of the SB0033 - 2 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b driver’s seat treated in this manner shall be equipped with a side mirror on each side of the motor vehicle which are in conformance with Section 12-502.
(b) Nothing contained in this Section shall prohibit the use of nonreflective, smoked or tinted glass, nonreflective film, perforated window screen or other decorative window application on windows to the rear of the driver’s seat, except that any motor vehicle with a window to the rear of the SB0033 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b driver’s seat treated in this manner shall be equipped with a side mirror on each side of the motor vehicle which are in conformance with Section 12-502.
or SB0033 - 3 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b (2) to those motor vehicles properly registered in another jurisdiction.
or SB0033 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b (2) to those motor vehicles properly registered in another jurisdiction.
The certification shall be legible and shall contain the date of issuance, the name, address and signature of the attending physician, and the name, SB0033 - 4 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b address, and medical condition of the person requiring exemption.
The certification shall be legible and shall contain the date of issuance, the name, address and signature of the attending physician, and the name, SB0033 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b address, and medical condition of the person requiring exemption.
or (ii) is used in transporting a person who resides at SB0033 - 5 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b the same address as the registered owner and is afflicted with or suffers from systemic or discoid lupus erythematosus, retinitis pigmentosa, or albinism.
or (ii) is used in transporting a person who resides at SB0033 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b the same address as the registered owner and is afflicted with or suffers from systemic or discoid lupus erythematosus, retinitis pigmentosa, or albinism.
SB0033 - 6 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b (j) A person found guilty of violating paragraphs (a), (b), or (i) of this Section shall be guilty of a petty offense and fined no less than $50 nor more than $500.
SB0033 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 00162 DRH 20162 b (j) A person found guilty of violating paragraphs (a), (b), or (i) of this Section shall be guilty of a petty offense and fined no less than $50 nor more than $500.
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Compared against the Illinois Compiled Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill modifies Illinois vehicle law regarding unobstructed windshields and window treatments, including exceptions for motor vehicles owned by individuals with specific medical conditions.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-503

    upon the front windshield, sidewings or side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver. → upon the front windshield, side wings or side windows immediately adjacent to each side of the driver.

    Clarifies the language regarding where obstructive materials cannot be placed.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-503

    Nothing in this Section shall create a cause of action on behalf of a buyer against a dealer or manufacturer who sells a motor vehicle with a window which is in violation of this Section.

    Removes the provision that protects dealers or manufacturers from liability regarding window violations.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-503

    Nothing contained in this Section shall prohibit the use of nonreflective, smoked or tinted glass, nonreflective film, perforated window screen or other decorative window application on windows to the rear of the driver’s seat, except → Nothing contained in this Section shall prohibit the use of nonreflective, smoked or tinted glass, nonreflective film, perforated window screen or other decorative window application on windows to the rear of the driver’s seat, except that

    Corrects the grammatical structure for clarity.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-503

    Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section shall not apply to: → Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section shall not apply to:

    The numbering was changed to convert subsections into paragraphs.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-503

    on or after January 1, 2008. → on or after January 1, 2023.

    Extends the date after which certain window treatments are not permitted.

  • 625 ILCS 5/12-503

    This subsection (g) does not apply to the exemption set forth in subsection (g-5).

    Removes redundant language regarding exemptions.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2007

  4. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 25, 2007

  5. Assigned to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

  6. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Chief House Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  11. Arrived in House

  12. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  13. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Randall M. Hultgren

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 21, 2007

  15. Second Reading

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 15, 2007

  17. Do Pass Transportation; 010-000-000

  18. Postponed - Transportation

  19. Postponed - Transportation

  20. Assigned to Transportation

  21. Referred to Rules

  22. First Reading

  23. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John O. Jones

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 47002
Democrat 9000
Republican 1000
Total 57002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Halvorson — Yea
Link — Yea
Meeks — Yea
Millner — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Brady — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Demuzio — Yea
Noland — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Garrett — Not Voting
Hultgren — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Yea
Ronen — Not Voting
Rutherford — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Bond — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 33 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the prohibition against tinted windshields and tinted front side windows does not apply to vehicles owned and operated by persons afflicted with retinitis pigmentosa or used to transport those persons. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 33?
SB 33 is sponsored by Emil Jones, III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 33?
This bill died with 95th 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 33?
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