Senate Sponsors: DILLARD. Short description: LIABILITY-LOC GOVT-SEAT BELTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Child Passenger Protection Act, and the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. Provides that damages caused by a person's failure to wear a helmet while on a motorcycle are not recoverable in a civil action; deletes the provision that failure to wear a seat belt shall not be considered evidence of negligence. Provides that damages caused by a person's failure to properly secure a child in a restraint system or seat belt shall not be recoverable in a civil action (instead of providing that such a failure does not constitute contributory negligence). Limits the liability of a public employee responsible for keeping the peace. Limits the liability of a local public entity (i) when its property is used by a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs, (ii) for snow or ice removal, and (iii) for damages caused by the unlawful conduct of another person. Deletes provisions concerning local governmental immunity in cases involving hazardous recreational activities or a plan or design for the improvement of property. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status