VEH CD-DISTRACTED DRIVING BAN
Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person commits distracted driving when he or she violates provisions concerning obedience to traffic-control devices, speed restrictions, or lane usage while engaging in a distracting activity. Provides that the term "distracting activity" includes but is not limited to eating, applying cosmetics, and using a wireless telephone or other electronic communication device. Provides that a person who violates the new provisions is guilty of an offense against the regulations governing the movement of vehicles. Provides that a law enforcement officer may not stop, search, or inspect a motor vehicle, its contents, the driver, or a passenger solely because of a violation or suspected violation of the new provisions. Makes a corresponding change in the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.
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
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 8, 2013
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 30, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 9, 2012
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 30, 2012
Feb 29, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Criminal Law
Feb 8, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John J. Millner
RRepublican
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