VEH CD-WIRELESS PHONE-UNDER 19
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person under the age of 19 years (rather than a person under the age of 18 years who holds an instruction permit or a graduated license) may not drive a vehicle on a roadway while using a wireless phone. Provides that a violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $100. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2007
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
21
Key actions
1
Committee
4
May 25, 2007
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 7, 2007
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Drivers Education & Safety Committee; 010-000-000
lower
Feb 7, 2007
Committee
Assigned to Drivers Education & Safety Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2007
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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