SB 3537 Illinois Senate · 97th Regular Session

VEH CD-DISTRACTED DRIVING BAN

Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person commits distracted driving when he or she violates provisions concerning obedience to traffic-control devices, speed restrictions, or lane usage while engaging in a distracting activity. Provides that the term "distracting activity" includes but is not limited to eating, applying cosmetics, and using a wireless telephone or other electronic communication device. Provides that a person who violates the new provisions is guilty of an offense against the regulations governing the movement of vehicles. Provides that a law enforcement officer may not stop, search, or inspect a motor vehicle, its contents, the driver, or a passenger solely because of a violation or suspected violation of the new provisions. Makes a corresponding change in the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2012 Last action Jan 8, 2013
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 8, 2013
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 30, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 9, 2012
Senate · Reported by committee
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 30, 2012
Feb 29, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Criminal Law
Feb 8, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Photo of John J. Millner
John J. Millner
RRepublican
IL
28