Bill Status of HB 889   96th General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-CHILD IN CAR-NO SMOKING

House Sponsors
Rep. Mike Boland

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/11-1431 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not smoke in a vehicle while a child 8 years of age or younger is in the vehicle, and a violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of not more than $25. Provides that a violation may not be considered evidence of negligence, does not limit the liability of an insurer, and does not diminish any recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle. Provides that a law enforcement officer may not search or inspect a motor vehicle, its contents, the driver, or a passenger solely because of a violation of the provision. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/10/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Boland
  2/10/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/10/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/18/2009HouseAssigned to Environmental Health Committee
  3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/2/2010HouseAssigned to Environmental Health Committee
  3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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