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 Bill Status of HB4739  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-CELL PHONE-HANDS FREE

House Sponsors
Rep. William B. Black

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/6/2008HouseTabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/12-610.1
30 ILCS 805/8.32 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person not otherwise prohibited from driving a vehicle on a roadway while using a wireless telephone may do so only if that wireless telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Provides that any person who violates the provision regarding wireless telephone use shall be fined $250. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2008HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. William B. Black
  2/1/2008HouseFirst Reading
  2/1/2008HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/20/2008HouseAssigned to Drivers Education & Safety Committee
  3/4/2008HouseMotion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. William B. Black
  3/6/2008HouseMotion Prevailed
  3/6/2008HouseTabled By Sponsor Rep. William B. Black

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