HAWKINSON. 625 ILCS 5/12-603.1 from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-603.1 Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Deletes language providing that failure to use a seat belt (1) is not evidence of negligence and (2) does not limit the liability of an insurer or diminish any recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle. Effective immediately. 99-11-04 S FIRST READING 99-11-04 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 00-01-12 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE TRANSPORTN 00-01-20 S RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary