Bill Status of SB3493  97th General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-SEAT BELTS: NEGLIGENCE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Kirk W. Dillard

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/12-603.1from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 12-603.1


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that failure to wear a seat safety belt shall be considered evidence of negligence (instead of "shall not be considered evidence of negligence, shall not limit the liability of an insurer, and shall not diminish any recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle").

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2012SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
  2/8/2012SenateFirst Reading
  2/8/2012SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/17/2012SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  2/28/2012SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/7/2012SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/9/2012SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  1/8/2013SenateSession Sine Die