Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 503 — VEH CD-NO WIRELESS PHONES

Last action — Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

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    Introduced
  2. 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 “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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 a person not otherwise prohibited from driving a vehicle on a roadway while using a wireless telephone may do so only if that wireless telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Provides that any person who violates the provision regarding wireless telephone use shall be fined $150. Provides that any person who violates the provision a second or subsequent time within one year of the date of a previous violation shall have his or her driving privileges suspended for a period of 90 days. Provides for the issuance of a restricted driving permit to prevent undue hardship. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  2. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  3. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Drivers Education & Safety Committee; 006-002-001

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Drivers Education & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Drivers Education & Safety Committee

  6. Re-assigned to Drivers Education & Safety Committee

  7. Assigned to Executive Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Sacia

Sponsors

  • Jim Sacia · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Jim Sacia

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 503 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person not otherwise prohibited from driving a vehicle on a roadway while using a wireless telephone may do so only if that wireless telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Provides that any person who violates the provision regarding wireless telephone use shall be fined $150. Provides that any person who violates the provision a second or subsequent time within one year of the date of a previous violation shall have his or her driving privileges suspended for a period of 90 days. Provides for the issuance of a restricted driving permit to prevent undue hardship. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.
Who sponsors HB 503?
HB 503 is sponsored by Jim Sacia.
What is the current status of HB 503?
This bill died with 95th 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 503?
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