HB 2910 Illinois House · 103rd Regular Session

VEH CD–NO ANIMALS ON LAP

Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person shall not hold an animal in the person's lap while operating a motor vehicle. Provides that a person who holds an animal in the person's lap while operating a motor vehicle is guilty of a petty offense and is subject to a fine of $50. Provides that a law enforcement officer shall not search or inspect a motor vehicle, its contents, the driver, or a passenger solely because the driver holds an animal on the lap or is suspected of doing so. Makes a corresponding change in the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.

Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2023

Committee Review

Mar 2023

House Failed

Mar 2023

Governor

Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 23, 2023

Floor votes · House Mar 23, 2023

How they voted

6–96

Failed · 14 other

Total votes 116

Mar 23, 2023

D Democratic76

5 Yea 61 Nay 10

80% Nay

R Republican40

1 Yea 35 Nay 4

87% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 23, 2023

Vote failed

House Vote: fail (6-96-14)

house

Mar 8, 2023

Amended

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

lower

Mar 7, 2023

Lower · Passed

Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges; 016-000-000

lower

Mar 7, 2023

Committee

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Mar 7, 2023

Introduced

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jawaharial Williams

lower

Feb 23, 2023

Committee

Assigned to Transportation: Regulations, Roads & Bridges

lower

Feb 16, 2023

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors