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HB 1247 Illinois House · 98th Regular Session

VEH CD-COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Expands the prohibition on driving while using an electronic communication device to include uses beyond composing, sending, or reading an electronic message. Expands the exceptions to include the use of hands-free devices, two-way radios, and electronic devices capable of performing multiple functions as long as these devices are not used for a prohibited purpose. Establishes a graduated fine scale for repeat offenses.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2013
Committee Review
May 2013
House Passage
May 2013
Senate Passage
May 2013
Signed into Law
Aug 2013
Introduced Mar 5, 2013 Signed Aug 16, 2013
Floor votes · Senate May 23, 2013 · House May 28, 2013

How they voted

28–15
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 47
May 23, 2013
D Democratic30
24 Yea 3 Nay 3
80% Yea
R Republican17
4 Yea 12 Nay 1
70% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
56
Key actions
7
Committee
9
Amendments
7
Aug 16, 2013
Signed into law
Governor Approved
lower
May 28, 2013
Lower · Passed
Passed Both Houses
lower
May 28, 2013
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 069-048-000
lower
May 28, 2013
Lower · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
lower
May 23, 2013
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 23, 2013
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. John D'Amico
lower
May 23, 2013
Introduced
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
lower
May 23, 2013
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
May 23, 2013
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (28-15-4)
senate
May 16, 2013
Upper · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Mulroe
upper
May 15, 2013
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 010-000-000
upper
May 8, 2013
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
upper
May 7, 2013
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 7, 2013
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe
upper
May 1, 2013
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Transportation; 012-003-002
upper
Apr 16, 2013
Committee
Assigned to Transportation
upper
Mar 5, 2013
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 5, 2013
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Feb 20, 2013
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Standard Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 005-003-001
lower
Feb 13, 2013
Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee
lower
Feb 1, 2013
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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