Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 2284 — VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROTECTION

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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning arbitration of medical malpractice disputes.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

27 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 2284 introduces the "Volunteer Driver Protection Act," which specifically protects volunteer drivers from discrimination by insurance companies. Now, insurers cannot deny coverage or raise rates simply because someone is a volunteer driver for a nonprofit organization. This change is significant as it encourages more people to volunteer their time and resources without the fear of facing higher insurance costs or potential coverage issues, ultimately boosting community support services.

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*LRB09501345KBJ21347b* HB2284 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB2284 Introduced 2/26/2007, by Rep.
HB2284 Engrossed LRB095 01345 KBJ 21347 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Michael J.
Madigan - Barbara Flynn Currie - Frank J.
Mautino SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/155.20 from Ch.
73, par.
767.20 Amends the Illinois Insurance Code.
Makes a technical change in a Section concerning arbitration of medical malpractice disputes.
LRB095 01345 KBJ 21347 b A BILL FOR HB2284 LRB095 01345 KBJ 21347 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Section 1.
Short title.
This Act may be cited as the Volunteer Driver Protection Act.
The Illinois Insurance Code is amended by changing Section 155.20 as follows:
Definitions.
(215 ILCS 5/155.20) (from Ch.
In this Act:
73, par.
"Vehicle insurance" has the same meaning ascribed to it in the Illinois Insurance Code.
767.20) Sec.
"Volunteer driver" means a person who transports individuals or goods without compensation above reimbursement for expenses.
155.20.
Such volunteer driving must be performed for a not-for-profit agency or charitable organization as defined in the General Not for Profit Corporation Act of 1986.
All final arbitration decisions rendered in relation to disputes or controversies arising out of injuries allegedly caused by reason of hospital or health care provider malpractice shall be recognized by any insurance company doing business in the the State of Illinois and all findings of facts relating to liability and awards of damages in relation thereto which are a part of the final arbitration decision shall be binding on such insurance companies.
Section 10.
(Source:
Volunteer drivers.
P.A.
An insurer may not refuse to issue vehicle insurance to a person solely because the applicant is a volunteer driver.
79-1435.)
An insurer may not impose a surcharge or otherwise increase the rate for a vehicle policy solely on the basis that the named insured or any member of the insured’s household or a person who customarily operates the insured’s vehicle is a volunteer driver.
This Act shall not prohibit an insurer from taking any actions upon factors other than the volunteer status of the insured driver.
No producer of HB2284 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 01345 KBJ 21347 b vehicle insurance may receive a license under the Illinois Insurance Code or any other professional regulation statute if the producer fails to certify under oath that the producer does not discriminate against volunteer drivers.
Section 99.
Effective date.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
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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 - Insurance

  5. Assigned to Insurance

  6. Referred to Rules

  7. First Reading

  8. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Jacobs

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading May 3, 2007

  10. Arrive in Senate

  11. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 064-052-001

  12. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino

  13. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

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

  15. Second Reading - Short Debate

  16. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007

  17. House Floor Amendment No. 1 State Mandates Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  18. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  19. House Floor Amendment No. 1 State Mandates Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  20. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Requested as Amended by Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  21. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  22. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  23. Second Reading - Short Debate

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee; 014-000-000

  25. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Mike Boland

  26. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation and Motor Vehicles Committee

  27. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  28. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mike Boland

  29. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  30. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 013-000-000

  31. Assigned to Executive Committee

  32. Referred to Rules Committee

  33. First Reading

  34. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Frank J. Mautino

  35. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  36. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Madigan

Sponsors

  • Mike Boland · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Mike Boland

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 64 Yea · 52 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 554802
Democrat 9000
Republican 0400
Total 645202
% of votes cast 54%44%0%2%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Hamos — Yea
Myers — Nay
Jefferies — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Lang — Yea
May — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Scully — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Washington — Yea
Howard — Yea
Leitch — Nay
Davis, Monique — Yea
Lindner — Nay
Madigan — Yea
McAuliffe — Nay
Meyer — Nay
Moffitt — Not Voting
Mulligan — Nay
Munson — Nay
Phelps — Yea
Pihos — Nay
Schock — Nay
Brady — Nay
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Tryon — Nay
Mitchell, Jerry — Nay
Sullivan — Nay
Wait — Nay
Winters — Nay
Yarbrough — Yea
Younge — Yea
Watson — Nay
Coladipietro — Nay
Cole — Nay
Coulson — Nay
Cross — Nay
Cultra — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Dunn — Nay
Durkin — Nay
Eddy — Nay
Fortner — Nay
Fritchey — Nay
Froehlich — Nay
Hassert — Nay
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Nay
McGuire — Yea
Bradley, John — Yea
Bradley, Richard — Yea
Burke — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Colvin — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Flider — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Golar — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Graham — Yea
Granberg — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Osmond — Nay
Osterman — Yea
Patterson — Not Voting
Poe — Nay
Pritchard — Nay
Ramey — Nay
Reboletti — Nay
Reis — Nay
Riley — Yea
Ryg — Yea
Sacia — Nay
Saviano — Nay
Schmitz — Nay
Soto — Yea
Krause — Nay
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Bassi — Nay
Beaubien — Nay
Beiser — Yea
Mathias — Nay
Bellock — Nay
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Nay
Biggins — Nay
Black — Nay
Boland — Yea
Bost — Nay
Brauer — Nay
Brosnahan — Yea
Molaro — Yea
Franks — 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 Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2284 do?
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning arbitration of medical malpractice disputes.
Who sponsors HB 2284?
HB 2284 is sponsored by Mike Boland.
What is the current status of HB 2284?
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 2284?
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