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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB 6636   </title>
<shortdesc>VEH CD-WIRELESS TELEPHONES</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Robert S. Molaro</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/11/2005</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>625 ILCS 5/12-610.1 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>30 ILCS 805/8.28 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>     Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Makes it a petty offense to drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone, unless that telephone is designed and configured to allow hands-free operation, and is used in that manner while driving. Provides that the offense is punishable by a fine of not more than $20 for a first offense and not more than $50 for each subsequent offense. Provides that this prohibition does not apply to a person who is using the wireless telephone to contact a law enforcement agency or public safety entity for emergency purposes, as specified. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement by the State.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/9/2004</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert S. Molaro</action>
<statusdate>2/9/2004</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/9/2004</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>1/11/2005</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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