HANNIG AND BOLAND. New Act Creates the Amusement Rider Safety Act. Requires an owner of an amusement facility, amusement park, or temporary carnival to post signs that include the location of the station for reporting an injury or accident and the location of a first aid station. Provides that the owner shall post a sign at each amusement ride that states operational instructions, safety guidelines, and certain warnings as to rider responsibilities. Permits the operator of a ride to prevent a rider who is perceived to be unable to safely ride due to a physical or mental condition, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, from boarding or riding an amusement ride. Requires an injured rider to file a written report of injury before leaving the park and provides exceptions. Establishes various classes of misdemeanor penalties. Effective immediately. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Dept. of Corrections) There is no corrections population or fiscal impact. FISCAL NOTE (Ill. State Police) HB601 would cause no fiscal impact on the State Police. 99-02-03 H FIRST READING 99-02-03 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-02-10 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE CONSUMER PROT 99-02-18 H CORRECTIONAL NOTE FILED 99-02-18 H COMMITTEE CONSUMER PROT 99-02-22 H FISCAL NOTE FILED 99-02-22 H COMMITTEE CONSUMER PROT 99-02-25 H ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR BOLAND 99-03-05 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary