HB 503 Illinois House · 95th Regular Session

VEH CD-NO WIRELESS PHONES

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 $150. Provides that any person who violates the provision a second or subsequent time within one year of the date of a previous violation shall have his or her driving privileges suspended for a period of 90 days. Provides for the issuance of a restricted driving permit to prevent undue hardship. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2007 Last action Apr 17, 2007
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10
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Committee
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Amendments
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Mar 21, 2007
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Drivers Education & Safety Committee; 006-002-001
Mar 21, 2007
House · Amendment adopted
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Drivers Education & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
Mar 21, 2007
House · Amendment offered
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Drivers Education & Safety Committee
Feb 28, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Re-assigned to Drivers Education & Safety Committee
Feb 7, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Feb 1, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Jim Sacia
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