Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 4973 — CNTY/MUNI-FEE FOR FALSE ALARMS

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may, by ordinance, impose a fee against persons making false alarms. Provides that a fee may not be imposed if (i) the emergency telephone system or a public safety agency is notified that the alarm is unfounded before a public safety agency responds to the alarm or (ii) the alarm system is being installed, repaired, maintained, or tested and the emergency telephone system and public safety agency are notified in advance of the activity in connection with the alarm system. Provides that a fee may not be imposed against a person if the call was initiated due to symptoms that could require emergency medical attention. Defines "alarm" and "false alarm".

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of HB 4973, specific conditions under which a fee can be imposed on individuals for false alarms were clarified and expanded. Notably, the bill now specifies that fees cannot be charged if the alarm is found to be unfounded before a response occurs or if the alarm system is actively being worked on with prior notification given to authorities. This change is important because it protects individuals from unfair penalties in cases where alarms are inadvertently triggered or during legitimate maintenance work.

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*LRB09617693RLJ33057b* HB4973 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2010 HB4973 Introduced 1/21/2010, by Rep.
HB4973 Engrossed LRB096 17693 RLJ 33057 b AN ACT concerning local government.
Dan Reitz SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/5-1132 new ILCS 5/11-5.3-2 new Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code.
Provides that a county or a municipality may, by ordinance, impose a fee against persons making false alarms.
Provides that a fee may not be imposed if (i) the emergency telephone system or a public safety agency is notified that the alarm is unfounded before a public safety agency responds to the alarm or (ii) the alarm system is being installed, repaired, maintained, or tested and the emergency telephone system and public safety agency are notified in advance of the activity in connection with the alarm system.
Provides that a fee may not be imposed against a person if the call was initiated due to symptoms that could require emergency medical attention.
Defines "alarm" and "false alarm".
LRB096 17693 RLJ 33057 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB4973 LRB096 17693 RLJ 33057 b AN ACT concerning local government.
For the purposes of this Section, "alarm" means any mechanical or electric device or assembly of equipment, designed or arranged to signal the occurrence of an illegal entry, a fire, an emergency medical assistance need, or other activity requiring urgent attention and to which the police department, the fire department, or an emergency medical HB4973 - 2 - LRB096 17693 RLJ 33057 b service are expected to respond.
For the purposes of this Section, "alarm" means any mechanical or electric device or assembly of equipment, designed or arranged to signal the occurrence of an illegal entry, a fire, an emergency medical assistance need, or other activity requiring urgent attention and to which the police department, the fire department, or an emergency medical HB4973 Engrossed - 2 - LRB096 17693 RLJ 33057 b service are expected to respond.
HB4973 - 3 - LRB096 17693 RLJ 33057 b For the purposes of this Section, "alarm" means any mechanical or electric device or assembly of equipment, designed or arranged to signal the occurrence of an illegal entry, a fire, an emergency medical assistance need, or other activity requiring urgent attention and to which the police department, the fire department, or an emergency medical service are expected to respond.
HB4973 Engrossed - 3 - LRB096 17693 RLJ 33057 b For the purposes of this Section, "alarm" means any mechanical or electric device or assembly of equipment, designed or arranged to signal the occurrence of an illegal entry, a fire, an emergency medical assistance need, or other activity requiring urgent attention and to which the police department, the fire department, or an emergency medical service are expected to respond.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As January 11, 2011

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading January 4, 2011

  4. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  5. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Re-referred to Assignments; Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b).

  6. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  7. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. A. J. Wilhelmi

  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1) - Referred to Local Government

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2010

  10. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Luechtefeld

  11. Recalled to Second Reading

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Local Government; 007-000-000

  13. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Local Government

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 3, 2010

  15. Second Reading

  16. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  17. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Luechtefeld

  18. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Luechtefeld

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 22, 2010

  21. Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 007-000-000

  22. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Luechtefeld

  26. Postponed - Local Government

  27. Postponed - Local Government

  28. Assigned to Local Government

  29. Referred to Assignments

  30. First Reading

  31. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Luechtefeld

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  33. Arrive in Senate

  34. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 061-048-001

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

  36. Second Reading - Short Debate

  37. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  38. Do Pass / Short Debate Counties & Townships Committee; 008-001-000

  39. Assigned to Counties & Townships Committee

  40. Referred to Rules Committee

  41. First Reading

  42. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Reitz

Sponsors

  • Dan Reitz · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Dan Reitz

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 61 Yea · 48 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 554106
Democrat 5402
Republican 1300
Total 614808
% of votes cast 52%41%0%7%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jackson — Yea
Jefferson — Nay
Leitch — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McCarthy — Yea
Mell — Yea
Mendoza — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Poe — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Reitz — Yea
Soto — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Lyons — Yea
Turner — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Wait — Yea
Winters — Yea
Yarbrough — Yea
Bradley — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Burke — Yea
Gordon, Careen — Yea
Mitchell, Jerry — Yea
Hannig — Yea
Harris — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Dugan — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Froehlich — Yea
Golar — Yea
Hamos — Yea
Holbrook — Yea
Madigan — Yea
McAsey — Nay
Mulligan — Nay
Myers — Nay
Senger — Nay
Sente — Nay
Tryon — Nay
Washington — Nay
Brady — Nay
Sullivan — Nay
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Gordon, Jehan — Nay
Watson — Nay
Howard — Nay
Davis, Monique — Nay
Cavaletto — Nay
Coladipietro — Nay
Cole — Nay
Colvin — Not Voting
Connelly — Nay
Coulson — Nay
Cross — Nay
Cultra — Nay
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Dunkin — Not Voting
Durkin — Nay
Eddy — Nay
Farnham — Nay
Flider — Nay
Franks — Nay
Graham — Nay
Hatcher — Not Voting
Jakobsson — Yea
Kosel — Nay
Osmond — Not Voting
Osterman — Yea
Pihos — Nay
Pritchard — Yea
Ramey — Nay
Reboletti — Nay
Reis — Nay
Riley — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Saviano — Yea
Schmitz — Nay
Lang — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Not Voting
Bassi — Nay
Beaubien — Nay
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Mathias — Nay
Berrios — Yea
Biggins — Nay
Mautino — Yea
Black — Yea
Boland — Yea
May — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Burns — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Flowers — Nay
Fritchey — Nay
Chapa LaVia — Not Voting
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Nay
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Nay
Lakesia Collins Democrat Nay
Mark L. Walker Democrat Nay
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4973 do?
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a county or a municipality may, by ordinance, impose a fee against persons making false alarms. Provides that a fee may not be imposed if (i) the emergency telephone system or a public safety agency is notified that the alarm is unfounded before a public safety agency responds to the alarm or (ii) the alarm system is being installed, repaired, maintained, or tested and the emergency telephone system and public safety agency are notified in advance of the activity in connection with the alarm system. Provides that a fee may not be imposed against a person if the call was initiated due to symptoms that could require emergency medical attention. Defines "alarm" and "false alarm".
Who sponsors HB 4973?
HB 4973 is sponsored by Dan Reitz.
What is the current status of HB 4973?
This bill died with 96th 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 4973?
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