VEH CD-SEAT BELTS: NEGLIGENCE
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that failure to wear a seat safety belt shall be considered evidence of negligence (instead of "shall not be considered evidence of negligence, shall not limit the liability of an insurer, and shall not diminish any recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle").
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2013
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 9, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Feb 17, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 8, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Kirk W. Dillard
RRepublican
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