Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 552 — VEH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE IMPOUND

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 municipality may, consistent with the new provision, establish by ordinance procedures for the release of properly impounded vehicles that were used in the commission of specified offenses and for the imposition of a reasonable administrative fee related to the municipality's administrative and processing costs associated with the removal, impoundment, storage, and release of the vehicle. Provides that the administrative fee shall be waived by the municipality upon verifiable proof that the vehicle was stolen at the time the vehicle was impounded. Lists the costs for which fees may be imposed. Provides that the registered owner of the impounded vehicle is entitled to a hearing to contest the imposition of fees.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 552 added a provision allowing lienholders to reclaim impounded vehicles after paying administrative fees, while also removing some previous text related to the procedures for releasing impounded vehicles. This change is significant because it provides a clearer process for lienholders, which may help them retrieve vehicles more efficiently and ensure that municipalities can recoup costs associated with towing and storage. Overall, these adjustments aim to streamline the vehicle release process and clarify rights for both vehicle owners and lienholders.

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*LRB09504923DRH24989b* HB0552 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB0552 Introduced 2/5/2007, by Rep.
HB0552 Engrossed LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
Paul D.
Froehlich SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/11-208.7 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Provides that any municipality may, consistent with the new provision, establish by ordinance procedures for the release of properly impounded vehicles that were used in the commission of specified offenses and for the imposition of a reasonable administrative fee related to the municipality’s administrative and processing costs associated with the removal, impoundment, storage, and release of the vehicle.
Provides that the administrative fee shall be waived by the municipality upon verifiable proof that the vehicle was stolen at the time the vehicle was impounded.
Lists the costs for which fees may be imposed.
Provides that the registered owner of the impounded vehicle is entitled to a hearing to contest the imposition of fees.
LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b A BILL FOR HB0552 LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
or HB0552 - 2 - LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b (2) driving under the influence of alcohol, another drug or drugs, an intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, in violation of Section 11-501 of this Code;
or HB0552 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b (2) driving under the influence of alcohol, another drug or drugs, an intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof, in violation of Section 11-501 of this Code;
or HB0552 - 3 - LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b (8) operation or use of a motor vehicle with an expired driver’s license, in violation of Section 6-101 of this Code, if the period of expiration is greater than one year;
or HB0552 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b (8) operation or use of a motor vehicle with an expired driver’s license, in violation of Section 6-101 of this Code, if the period of expiration is greater than one year;
(d) Any ordinance establishing procedures for the release HB0552 - 4 - LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b of properly impounded vehicles under this Section shall provide for an opportunity for a hearing, as provided in subdivision (b)(4) of Section 11-208.3 of this Code.
(d) Any ordinance establishing procedures for the release HB0552 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 04923 DRH 24989 b of properly impounded vehicles under this Section shall provide for an opportunity for a hearing, as provided in subdivision (b)(4) of Section 11-208.3 of this Code, and for the release of the vehicle to a lienholder of record upon payment of all administrative fees.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2008; Substantive House Bills Out of Committee

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  4. Postponed - Transportation

  5. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  6. Assigned to Transportation

  7. Referred to Rules

  8. First Reading

  9. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John J. Millner

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 21, 2007

  11. Arrive in Senate

  12. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 117-000-000

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  14. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote

  15. Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  20. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Local Government Committee; 010-000-000

  21. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Local Government Committee; by Voice Vote

  22. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Local Government Committee

  23. Assigned to Local Government Committee

  24. Referred to Rules Committee

  25. First Reading

  26. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul D. Froehlich

Sponsors

  • Paul D. Froehlich · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Paul D. Froehlich

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 117 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 104001
Democrat 9000
Republican 4000
Total 117001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Granberg — Yea
Jefferies — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Lang — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Lindner — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Dunn — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Eddy — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Meyer — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Munson — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Myers — Yea
Brady — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Osterman — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Schock — Yea
Burke — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Scully — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Harris — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Wait — Yea
Washington — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Watson — Yea
Howard — Yea
Coladipietro — Yea
Cole — Yea
Cross — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Franks — Yea
Fritchey — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Hassert — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Madigan — Not Voting
Kosel — Yea
Osmond — Yea
Patterson — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Yea
Krause — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Yea
Beaubien — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Mathias — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brosnahan — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Coulson — Yea
Mulligan — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 552 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any municipality may, consistent with the new provision, establish by ordinance procedures for the release of properly impounded vehicles that were used in the commission of specified offenses and for the imposition of a reasonable administrative fee related to the municipality's administrative and processing costs associated with the removal, impoundment, storage, and release of the vehicle. Provides that the administrative fee shall be waived by the municipality upon verifiable proof that the vehicle was stolen at the time the vehicle was impounded. Lists the costs for which fees may be imposed. Provides that the registered owner of the impounded vehicle is entitled to a hearing to contest the imposition of fees.
Who sponsors HB 552?
HB 552 is sponsored by Paul D. Froehlich.
What is the current status of HB 552?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 552?
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