Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB1346

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide that the provisions related to driving while under the influence (DUI) apply to driving any motor vehicle while under the influence. Provides that the suspension and revocation of a person's motor vehicle driving privileges and the person's opportunity for a hearing for a violation of the DUI provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code also apply to operation of a snowmobile or watercraft while under the influence. Amends the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act and the Boat Registration and Safety Act. Changes the penalties for operation of a snowmobile or watercraft while under the influence so they are similar to the penalties in the Illinois Vehicle Code for DUI. Provides for additional administrative sanctions for operation of a snowmobile or watercraft while under the influence that are similar to certain administrative sanctions for a DUI violation in the Illinois Vehicle Code. Amends implied consent provisions of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act and the Boat Registration and Safety Act to provide that a law enforcement officer must give notice to the Secretary of State when a person refuses to submit to a chemical test and must give additional warnings to the person regarding possible driver's license suspension, and requires the court clerk to send notice to the Secretary of State if the person fails to request a hearing or if the court finds against the person. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

×