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Bill Status of HB6636 93rd General Assembly

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Short Description: VEH CD-WIRELESS TELEPHONES

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert S. Molaro

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2005	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 new

30 ILCS 805/8.28 new

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2004	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert S. Molaro
2/9/2004	House	First Reading
2/9/2004	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2005	House	Session Sine Die

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