Date	Chamber	Action
1/12/2011	Senate	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

625 ILCS 5/12-610.2 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone or other mobile electronic device to send, read, or write a text-based communication. Sets forth exceptions. Provides that a violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $75 and that, if a violation occurs at the time of a traffic accident, the violator shall pay an additional fine of $200. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/30/2009	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Rutherford
1/30/2009	Senate	First Reading
1/30/2009	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/10/2009	Senate	Assigned to Transportation
2/19/2009	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen
3/5/2009	Senate	To Transportation Subcommittee on Special Issues
3/13/2009	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
1/12/2011	Senate	Session Sine Die

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