SB 2759

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 94th Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Veh Cd-Local Govt-Motorcycles

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a unit of local government, including a home rule unit, that enforces against any person an ordinance that (i) applies only to motorcycles and restricts their access to certain highways, (ii) requires motorcycle riders to wear protective headgear, or (iii) regulates motorcycles in a manner inconsistent with the Code, in addition to being liable to that person for the actual damages sustained, is liable to that person for punitive damages in an amount not less than $10,000 and not greater than $25,000 and for reasonable attorney's fees. Effective immediately.

Bill Sponsors (1)

Votes


No votes to display

Actions


Jan 09, 2007

Senate

Session Sine Die

Feb 17, 2006

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

Feb 09, 2006

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

Feb 08, 2006

Senate

Postponed - Transportation

Feb 01, 2006

Senate

Assigned to Transportation

Jan 20, 2006

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Debbie DeFrancesco Halvorson

Senate

Referred to Rules

Senate

First Reading

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced HTML

Related Documents

Document Format
Senate Amendment 001

Sources

Data on Open States is updated periodically throughout the day from the official website of the Illinois General Assembly.

If you notice any inconsistencies with these official sources, feel free to file an issue.