House Sponsors: FEIGENHOLTZ, ERWIN AND SCHOENBERG. Short description: VEH CD-CHILD-HELMET Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that it is unlawful for a person under the age of 16 to operate or to be a passenger on a bicycle unless he or she wears a bicycle helmet. Provides that a law enforcement agency shall impound the bicycle until it receives proof of ownership of a bicycle helmet. Provides that it is unlawful for an operator of a motorcycle to transport a passenger under the age of 16 unless the passenger is wearing a motorcycle helmet. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 80 creates a "local organization and structure" mandate under the State Mandates Act. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) There will be no fiscal impact on this Department. CORRECTIONAL NOTE No change from DOC fiscal note. FISCAL NOTE (DCCA) There will be no fiscal impact on this Department. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status