VEH CD-TRAILER HITCHES-REMOVAL House SponsorsRep. Elaine Nekritz 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 625 ILCS 5/12-614 new Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if any portion of a motor vehicle hitch containing a ball mount and hitch receiver extends more than 4 inches beyond the motor vehicle's rear bumper, then the ball mount must be removed from the hitch receiver when the motor vehicle is not being used for towing. Provides that if any portion of a motor vehicle hitch extends more than 4 inches beyond the rear bumper of the motor vehicle and the hitch is composed of a single assembly that cannot be easily removed from the vehicle, then the ball of the hitch must be covered with a red cover. Defines "ball mount", "hitch receiver", and "motor vehicle hitch". 2/24/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elaine Nekritz 2/24/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/24/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2009HouseAssigned to Vehicles & Safety Committee 3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die