VEH CD-ELECTRNIC DEVICE-FELONY
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person convicted of aggravated use of an electronic communication device commits a Class 4 felony (rather than a Class A misdemeanor) if the violation resulted in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement to another. Provides that a person commits a Class 3 felony (rather than a Class 4 felony) if the violation resulted in the death of another person.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2017
Last action Jan 8, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 8, 2019
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 31, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 15, 2017
House · Reported by committee
To Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure Subcommittee
Feb 8, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Jan 27, 2017
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Allen Skillicorn
RRepublican
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