Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 73 — NEGLIGENT VEH HOMICIDE,DRIVING

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State shall immediately revoke the license, permit, or driving privileges of any driver upon receiving a report of the driver's conviction of negligent vehicular homicide or aggravated negligent driving. Creates the offense of aggravated negligent driving. Provides that a person commits the offense if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is the proximate cause of a motor vehicle accident that results in a type A injury to another or property damage of another in excess of $1,500. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of negligent vehicular homicide. Provides that a person commits the offense if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is the proximate cause of the death of another person. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 73 introduces a new offense called "negligent vehicular homicide," which occurs when a person's negligent driving results in someone else's death. This change specifies that such negligence means failing to recognize a significant risk of harm that a reasonable person would avoid. Additionally, it reclassifies negligent vehicular homicide from a felony to a Class A misdemeanor, which is a less severe penalty. This shift emphasizes accountability in driving without harsh penalties, making it easier to prosecute negligent drivers while still addressing public safety.

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*LRB09603777RLC13807b* HB0073 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2010 HB0073 Introduced 1/14/2009, by Rep.
HB0073 Engrossed LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b AN ACT concerning certain offenses.
William B.
Black - John D'Amico SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/6-205 from Ch.
95 1/2, par.
6-205 ILCS 5/11-507 new ILCS 5/9-3.4 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code.
Provides that the Secretary of State shall immediately revoke the license, permit, or driving privileges of any driver upon receiving a report of the driver's conviction of negligent vehicular homicide or aggravated negligent driving.
Creates the offense of aggravated negligent driving.
Provides that a person commits the offense if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is the proximate cause of a motor vehicle accident that results in a type A injury to another or property damage of another in excess of $1,500.
Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961.
Creates the offense of negligent vehicular homicide.
Provides that a person commits the offense if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is the proximate cause of the death of another person.
Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony.
LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b CORRECTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB0073 LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b AN ACT concerning certain offenses.
The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Section 6-205 and by adding Section 11-507 as follows:
(625 ILCS 5/6-205) (from Ch.
95 1/2, par.
6-205) Sec.
6-205.
Mandatory revocation of license or permit;
Hardship cases.
(a) Except as provided in this Section, the Secretary of State shall immediately revoke the license, permit, or driving privileges of any driver upon receiving a report of the driver's conviction of any of the following offenses:
1.
Reckless homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;
2.
Violation of Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance relating to the offense of operating or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination thereof;
HB0073 - 2 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b 3.
Any felony under the laws of any State or the federal government in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used;
4.
Violation of Section 11-401 of this Code relating to the offense of leaving the scene of a traffic accident involving death or personal injury;
5.
Perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the Secretary of State under this Code or under any other law relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles;
6.
Conviction upon 3 charges of violation of Section 11-503 of this Code relating to the offense of reckless driving committed within a period of 12 months;
7.
Conviction of any offense defined in Section 4-102 of this Code;
8.
Violation of Section 11-504 of this Code relating to the offense of drag racing;
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Violation of Chapters 8 and 9 of this Code;
10.
Violation of Section 12-5 of the Criminal Code of 1961 arising from the use of a motor vehicle;
11.
Violation of Section 11-204.1 of this Code relating to aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer;
12.
Violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Section 6-507, or a similar law of any other state, relating to the unlawful operation of a commercial motor HB0073 - 3 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b vehicle;
13.
Violation of paragraph (a) of Section 11-502 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance if the driver has been previously convicted of a violation of that Section or a similar provision of a local ordinance and the driver was less than 21 years of age at the time of the offense;
14.
Violation of Section 11-506 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance relating to the offense of street racing;
15.
Violation of Section 9-3.4 of the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the offense of negligent vehicular homicide;
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Violation of Section 11-507 of this Code relating to aggravated negligent driving.
(b) The Secretary of State shall also immediately revoke the license or permit of any driver in the following situations:
1.
Of any minor upon receiving the notice provided for in Section 5-901 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 that the minor has been adjudicated under that Act as having committed an offense relating to motor vehicles prescribed in Section 4-103 of this Code;
2.
Of any person when any other law of this State requires either the revocation or suspension of a license or permit;
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Of any person adjudicated under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 based on an offense determined to have been committed in furtherance of the criminal activities of an organized gang as provided in Section 5-710 of that Act, and that involved the operation or use of a motor vehicle or the use of a driver's license or permit.
The revocation shall remain in effect for the period determined by the court.
Upon the direction of the court, the Secretary shall issue the person a judicial driving permit, also known as a JDP.
The JDP shall be subject to the same terms as a JDP issued under Section 6-206.1, except that the court may direct that a JDP issued under this subdivision (b)(3) be effective immediately.
(c)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c-5), whenever a person is convicted of any of the offenses enumerated in this Section, the court may recommend and the Secretary of State in his discretion, without regard to whether the recommendation is made by the court may, upon application, issue to the person a restricted driving permit granting the privilege of driving a motor vehicle between the petitioner's residence and petitioner's place of employment or within the scope of the petitioner's employment related duties, or to allow the petitioner to transport himself or herself or a family member of the petitioner's household to a medical facility for the receipt of necessary medical care or to allow the petitioner to transport himself or herself to and from alcohol or drug HB0073 - 5 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b remedial or rehabilitative activity recommended by a licensed service provider, or to allow the petitioner to transport himself or herself or a family member of the petitioner's household to classes, as a student, at an accredited educational institution, or to allow the petitioner to transport children living in the petitioner's household to and from daycare;
if the petitioner is able to demonstrate that no alternative means of transportation is reasonably available and that the petitioner will not endanger the public safety or welfare;
provided that the Secretary's discretion shall be limited to cases where undue hardship, as defined by the rules of the Secretary of State, would result from a failure to issue the restricted driving permit.
Those multiple offenders identified in subdivision (b)4 of Section 6-208 of this Code, however, shall not be eligible for the issuance of a restricted driving permit.
(2) If a person's license or permit is revoked or suspended due to 2 or more convictions of violating Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance or a similar out-of-state offense, or Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, where the use of alcohol or other drugs is recited as an element of the offense, or a similar out-of-state offense, or a combination of these offenses, arising out of separate occurrences, that person, if issued a restricted driving permit, may not operate a vehicle unless it has been equipped with an HB0073 - 6 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b ignition interlock device as defined in Section 1-129.1.
(3) If:
(A) a person's license or permit is revoked or suspended 2 or more times within a 10 year period due to any combination of:
(i) a single conviction of violating Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance or a similar out-of-state offense, or Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, where the use of alcohol or other drugs is recited as an element of the offense, or a similar out-of-state offense;
or (ii) a statutory summary suspension under Section 11-501.1;
or (iii) a suspension pursuant to Section 6-203.1;
arising out of separate occurrences;
or (B) a person has been convicted of one violation of Section 6-303 of this Code committed while his or her driver's license, permit, or privilege was revoked because of a violation of Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, relating to the offense of reckless homicide, or a similar provision of a law of another state;
, that person, if issued a restricted driving permit, may not operate a vehicle unless it has been equipped with an HB0073 - 7 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b ignition interlock device as defined in Section 1-129.1.
(4) The person issued a permit conditioned on the use of an ignition interlock device must pay to the Secretary of State DUI Administration Fund an amount not to exceed $30 per month.
The Secretary shall establish by rule the amount and the procedures, terms, and conditions relating to these fees.
(5) If the restricted driving permit is issued for employment purposes, then the prohibition against operating a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device does not apply to the operation of an occupational vehicle owned or leased by that person's employer when used solely for employment purposes.
(6) In each case the Secretary of State may issue a restricted driving permit for a period he deems appropriate, except that the permit shall expire within one year from the date of issuance.
The Secretary may not, however, issue a restricted driving permit to any person whose current revocation is the result of a second or subsequent conviction for a violation of Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance or any similar out-of-state offense, or Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, where the use of alcohol or other drugs is recited as an element of the offense, or any similar out-of-state offense, or any combination of these offenses, until the expiration of at least one year from HB0073 - 8 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b the date of the revocation.
A restricted driving permit issued under this Section shall be subject to cancellation, revocation, and suspension by the Secretary of State in like manner and for like cause as a driver's license issued under this Code may be cancelled, revoked, or suspended;
except that a conviction upon one or more offenses against laws or ordinances regulating the movement of traffic shall be deemed sufficient cause for the revocation, suspension, or cancellation of a restricted driving permit.
The Secretary of State may, as a condition to the issuance of a restricted driving permit, require the petitioner to participate in a designated driver remedial or rehabilitative program.
The Secretary of State is authorized to cancel a restricted driving permit if the permit holder does not successfully complete the program.
However, if an individual's driving privileges have been revoked in accordance with paragraph 13 of subsection (a) of this Section, no restricted driving permit shall be issued until the individual has served 6 months of the revocation period.
(c-5) The Secretary may not issue a restricted driving permit to any person who has been convicted of a second or subsequent violation of Section 6-303 of this Code committed while his or her driver's license, permit, or privilege was revoked because of a violation of Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, relating to the offense of reckless homicide, or HB0073 - 9 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b a similar provision of a law of another state.
(d)(1) Whenever a person under the age of 21 is convicted under Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance or a similar out-of-state offense, the Secretary of State shall revoke the driving privileges of that person.
One year after the date of revocation, and upon application, the Secretary of State may, if satisfied that the person applying will not endanger the public safety or welfare, issue a restricted driving permit granting the privilege of driving a motor vehicle only between the hours of 5 a.m.
and 9 p.m.
or as otherwise provided by this Section for a period of one year.
After this one year period, and upon reapplication for a license as provided in Section 6-106, upon payment of the appropriate reinstatement fee provided under paragraph (b) of Section 6-118, the Secretary of State, in his discretion, may reinstate the petitioner's driver's license and driving privileges, or extend the restricted driving permit as many times as the Secretary of State deems appropriate, by additional periods of not more than 12 months each.
(2) If a person's license or permit is revoked or suspended due to 2 or more convictions of violating Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance or a similar out-of-state offense, or Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, where the use of alcohol or other drugs is recited as an element of the offense, or a similar out-of-state offense, or a combination of these HB0073 - 10 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b offenses, arising out of separate occurrences, that person, if issued a restricted driving permit, may not operate a vehicle unless it has been equipped with an ignition interlock device as defined in Section 1-129.1.
(3) If a person's license or permit is revoked or suspended 2 or more times within a 10 year period due to any combination of:
(A) a single conviction of violating Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance or a similar out-of-state offense, or Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, where the use of alcohol or other drugs is recited as an element of the offense, or a similar out-of-state offense;
or (B) a statutory summary suspension under Section 11-501.1;
or (C) a suspension pursuant to Section 6-203.1;
arising out of separate occurrences, that person, if issued a restricted driving permit, may not operate a vehicle unless it has been equipped with an ignition interlock device as defined in Section 1-129.1.
(4) The person issued a permit conditioned upon the use of an interlock device must pay to the Secretary of State DUI Administration Fund an amount not to exceed $30 per month.
The Secretary shall establish by rule the amount and the procedures, terms, and conditions relating to these fees.
HB0073 - 11 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b (5) If the restricted driving permit is issued for employment purposes, then the prohibition against driving a vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device does not apply to the operation of an occupational vehicle owned or leased by that person's employer when used solely for employment purposes.
(6) A restricted driving permit issued under this Section shall be subject to cancellation, revocation, and suspension by the Secretary of State in like manner and for like cause as a driver's license issued under this Code may be cancelled, revoked, or suspended;
except that a conviction upon one or more offenses against laws or ordinances regulating the movement of traffic shall be deemed sufficient cause for the revocation, suspension, or cancellation of a restricted driving permit.
(d-5) The revocation of the license, permit, or driving privileges of a person convicted of a third or subsequent violation of Section 6-303 of this Code committed while his or her driver's license, permit, or privilege was revoked because of a violation of Section 9-3 of the Criminal Code of 1961, relating to the offense of reckless homicide, or a similar provision of a law of another state, is permanent.
The Secretary may not, at any time, issue a license or permit to that person.
(e) This Section is subject to the provisions of the Driver License Compact.
HB0073 - 12 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b (f) Any revocation imposed upon any person under subsections 2 and 3 of paragraph (b) that is in effect on December 31, 1988 shall be converted to a suspension for a like period of time.
(g) The Secretary of State shall not issue a restricted driving permit to a person under the age of 16 years whose driving privileges have been revoked under any provisions of this Code.
(h) The Secretary of State shall require the use of ignition interlock devices on all vehicles owned by a person who has been convicted of a second or subsequent offense under Section 11-501 of this Code or a similar provision of a local ordinance.
The person must pay to the Secretary of State DUI Administration Fund an amount not to exceed $30 for each month that he or she uses the device.
The Secretary shall establish by rule and regulation the procedures for certification and use of the interlock system, the amount of the fee, and the procedures, terms, and conditions relating to these fees.
(i) (Blank).
(j) In accordance with 49 C.F.R.
384, the Secretary of State may not issue a restricted driving permit for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle to a person holding a CDL whose driving privileges have been revoked, suspended, cancelled, or disqualified under any provisions of this Code.
(Source:
P.A.
94-307, eff.
9-30-05;
95-310, eff.
1-1-08;
95-337, eff.
6-1-08;
95-377, eff.
1-1-08;
95-382, eff.
8-23-07;
HB0073 - 13 - LRB096 03777 RLC 13807 b 95-627, eff.
6-1-08;
95-848, eff.
1-1-09;
95-876, eff.
8-21-08;
revised 9-10-08.) (625 ILCS 5/11-507 new) Sec.
11-507.
Aggravated negligent driving.
(a) A person commits aggravated negligent driving if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is the proximate cause of a motor vehicle accident that results in a type A injury to another or property damage of another in excess of $1,500.
(b) For purposes of this Section, "negligence" has the meaning ascribed in Section 4-7 of the Criminal Code of 1961.
(c) The finder of fact may consider statutes and ordinances regulating the defendant's conduct in determining whether he or she was culpably negligent under subsection (a).
If the trier of fact determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant has engaged in conduct which would be a violation of the laws or ordinances regulating the movement of traffic, he or she may infer that the person has acted negligently.
(d) For purposes of this Section, "type A injury" means any injury that requires immediate professional attention in either a doctor's office or a medical facility, including severely bleeding wounds, distorted extremities, and injuries that require the injured party to be carried from the scene.
(e) Aggravated negligent driving is a Class A misdemeanor.
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(a) A person commits negligent vehicular homicide if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is the proximate cause of the death of another person.
(a) A person commits the offense of negligent vehicular homicide if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is a proximate cause of the death of another person.
(b) For purposes of this Section, "negligence" has the meaning ascribed in Section 4-7 of this Code.
(b) A person acts negligently within the meaning of this Section if he or she fails to be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk of death or injury to others, and that failure constitutes a substantial deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise under the circumstances then prevailing.
If the trier of fact determines beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant has engaged in conduct which would be a violation of the laws or ordinances regulating the movement of traffic, he or she may infer that the person has acted negligently.
(d) Negligent vehicular homicide is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d) Negligent vehicular homicide is a Class 4 felony.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham

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

  5. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

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

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

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Vehicles & Safety Committee; 006-000-000

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Vehicles & Safety Committee

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emily McAsey

  14. Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed

  15. Moved to Suspend Rule 25 Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  16. Assigned to Vehicles & Safety Committee

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico

  22. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. William B. Black

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 73 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State shall immediately revoke the license, permit, or driving privileges of any driver upon receiving a report of the driver's conviction of negligent vehicular homicide or aggravated negligent driving. Creates the offense of aggravated negligent driving. Provides that a person commits the offense if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is the proximate cause of a motor vehicle accident that results in a type A injury to another or property damage of another in excess of $1,500. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of negligent vehicular homicide. Provides that a person commits the offense if the person's negligent operation of a motor vehicle is the proximate cause of the death of another person. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony.
Who sponsors HB 73?
HB 73 is sponsored by William B. Black.
What is the current status of HB 73?
This bill died with 96th 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.
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