Carol Ronen
- Democratic
Primary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes it a petty offense to drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone, unless that telephone is designed and configured to allow hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Provides that the offense is punishable by a fine of not more than $20 for a first offense and not more than $50 for each subsequent offense. Provides that this prohibition does not apply to a person who is using the wireless telephone to contact a law enforcement agency or public safety entity for emergency purposes, as specified. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.
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Session Sine Die
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. James A. DeLeo
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules
Postponed - Judiciary
Postponed - Judiciary
Assigned to Judiciary
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Carol Ronen
Referred to Rules
First Reading
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