VEH CD-PHONE USE-CAUSE CRASH
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that, if any person is convicted of or pleads guilty to a violation of the Code, or a similar provision of a local ordinance, that resulted in an accident, and the person's use of a wireless telephone caused or contributed to the accident, the person shall, in addition to any other penalty imposed, pay a fine of $500.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2008
Last action Mar 6, 2008
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 5, 2008
House · Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. William B. Black
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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