VEH CD-ELECTRONIC COMM DEVICES
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message. Provides that a violation is an offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles. Sets forth exceptions.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2009
Last action Jan 11, 2011
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 13, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 18, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Vehicles & Safety Committee
Feb 10, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Thomas Holbrook
DDemocratic
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