VEH CD-CELL PHONE-HANDS FREE
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 $250. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2008
Last action Mar 6, 2008
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Mar 4, 2008
House · Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. William B. Black
Feb 20, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Drivers Education & Safety Committee
Feb 1, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
William B. Black
RRepublican
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