VEH-CD-SCOTT'S LAW-PENALTIES
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the penalties for failing to proceed with due caution and yield the right-of-way upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle or emergency scene as follows: for a first offense, a fine of not less than $350 (currently $250) or more than $15,000 (currently $10,000) plus a mandatory $500 fine to be deposited into the Scott's Law Fund and any mandatory court costs; for a second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than $12,500 (currently $750) or more than $20,000 (currently $10,000) plus a mandatory $750 fine to be deposited into the Scott's Law Fund and any mandatory court costs; for damage to another vehicle, a Class 4 felony (currently Class A misdemeanor) and driving privileges suspended for not less than 6 months (currently 90 days) and not more than a year; for injury of another person, a Class 1 felony (currently Class 4 felony) and driving privileges suspended for 2 years (currently not less than 180 days and not more than 2 years); and for death of another person, a Class 1 felony (currently Class 4 felony) and driving privileges permanently revoked (currently suspended for 2 years).
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action Feb 18, 2025
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Total actions
3
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0
Committee
1
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jackie Haas
RRepublican
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