Use of Electronic Communication Devices While Driving
Status: Enacted - Public Act No. 130
Date of Last Action: 08/06/2009 - Enacted*
Author: D'Amico (D) Additional Authors: Black (R);Arroyo (D);Jakobsson (D);Holbrook (D);Harris (D);Pritchard (R);May (D);Davis M (D);Lyons J (D);Riley (D);Sandoval (D);Althoff (R);Silverstein (D);Frerichs (D);Hutchinson (D);Lauzen (R);Millner (R);Crotty (D)
Summary: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message. Defines electronic communication device. Sets forth exceptions. Excludes global positioning or navigation systems from the definition. Allows a driver to use an electronic communication device while parked or stopped due to traffic and the vehicle is in neutral or park.
History:
01/15/2009 - INTRODUCED.
01/15/2009 - To HOUSE Committee on RULES.
02/04/2009 - To HOUSE Committee on VEHICLE SAFETY.
02/10/2009 - From HOUSE Committee on VEHICLE AND SAFETY: Do pass.
02/10/2009 - In HOUSE. Placed on Short Debate Calendar Second Reading.
02/24/2009 - In HOUSE. Read second time.
02/24/2009 - In HOUSE. Placed on Short Debate Calendar Third Reading.
03/11/2009 - In HOUSE. Amendment No. 1 filed.
03/11/2009 - Amendment No. 1 referred to HOUSE committee on RULES.
03/11/2009 - In HOUSE. Recalled to second reading.
03/11/2009 - In HOUSE. Held on Calendar Order Second Reading.
03/16/2009 - From HOUSE Committee on RULES: Approved for consideration-Amendment No. 1.
03/24/2009 - In HOUSE. Amendment No. 2 filed. Referred to RULES.
03/31/2009 - From HOUSE Committee on RULES: Approved for consideration-Amendment No. 2
03/31/2009 - In HOUSE. Read second time. Adopted Amendment No. 1,2.
03/31/2009 - In HOUSE. Placed on Short Debate Calendar Third Reading.
04/01/2009 - In HOUSE. Read third time. Passed HOUSE. *****To SENATE.
04/02/2009 - To SENATE Committee on ASSIGNMENTS.
04/22/2009 - To SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
04/29/2009 - From SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION: Do pass.
04/29/2009 - In SENATE. Placed on Calendar Order Second Reading.
05/07/2009 - In SENATE. Read second time.
05/07/2009 - In SENATE. Placed on Calendar Order Third Reading.
05/17/2009 - In SENATE. Amendment No. 1 filed. Referred to ASSIGNMENTS.
05/18/2009 - From SENATE Committee on ASSIGNMENTS: Referred to SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION: Amendment No. 1,2.
05/18/2009 - From SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION: Approved for consideration - Amendment No. 1.
05/19/2009 - In SENATE. Recalled to second reading.
05/19/2009 - In SENATE. Read second time. Adopted Amendment No. 1.
05/19/2009 - In SENATE. Tabled Amendment No. 2.
05/19/2009 - In SENATE. Read third time. Passed SENATE. *****To HOUSE for concurrence.
05/19/2009 - In HOUSE. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence - Amendment No. 1.
05/19/2009 - In HOUSE. Motion filed to concur in Amendment No. 1.
05/28/2009 - HOUSE concurred in Senate Amendment No. 1.
05/28/2009 - Passed Both Houses.
06/26/2009 - *****To GOVERNOR.
08/06/2009 - Signed by GOVERNOR.
08/06/2009 - Public Act No. 130
IL
United States
