INSURANCE E-CARD Senate SponsorsSen. William R. Haine-Ira I. Silverstein and Steve Stadelman-William E. Brady-Michael Connelly House Sponsors(Rep. Derrick Smith-Maria Antonia Berrios-Elgie R. Sims, Jr.-Mike Fortner) 8/23/2013SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0521 625 ILCS 5/7-602from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 7-602Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows insurance companies to provide insurance cards in electronic format. Allows motorists to provide proof of insurance through display of an electronic image on a portable electronic device. Provides that display of an electronic image in this manner does not constitute consent for a law enforcement officer, court, or officer of the court to access other contents of the electronic device.Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to:215 ILCS 5/143.33 newReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the same Section of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows insurance companies to provide insurance cards in electronic format. Allows motorists to provide proof of insurance through display of an electronic image on a portable electronic device. Provides that display of an electronic image in this manner does not constitute consent for a law enforcement officer, court, or officer of the court to access other contents of the electronic device. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Allows insurance companies to post policies to an Internet website. Sets requirements on the storage and posting of electronically stored information as well as requirements on notice to the insured. Allows insurers to offer discounts to insureds that elect to receive notices and documents electronically. Effective immediately.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that law enforcement officers, courts, and officers of the court are immune from liability resulting from damage to a mobile electronic device used to present an electronic insurance card. Clarifies that an insurance card issued in electronic format must adhere to all laws and rules governing the form and content of insurance cards. 2/15/2013SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine 2/15/2013SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2013SenateReferred to Assignments 2/27/2013SenateAssigned to Insurance 3/12/2013SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 3/13/2013SenatePostponed - Insurance 3/20/2013SenateDo Pass Insurance; 008-000-000 3/20/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2013 3/21/2013SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman 3/21/2013SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William E. Brady 4/10/2013SenateSecond Reading 4/10/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2013 4/15/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine 4/15/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 4/17/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Insurance 4/17/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Insurance; 008-000-000 4/18/2013SenateRecalled to Second Reading 4/18/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Haine 4/18/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 23, 2013 4/23/2013SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly 4/23/2013SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 4/24/2013HouseArrived in House 4/24/2013HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios 4/29/2013HouseFirst Reading 4/29/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee 5/1/2013HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Derrick Smith 5/3/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios 5/6/2013HouseAssigned to Insurance Committee 5/7/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Derrick Smith 5/7/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/8/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Insurance Committee 5/10/2013HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2013 5/14/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Insurance Committee; by Voice Vote 5/14/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Insurance Committee; 022-000-000 5/15/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/17/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/17/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/21/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 5/23/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 5/23/2013HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Fortner 5/23/2013SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 5/23/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 24, 2013 5/24/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. William R. Haine 5/24/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/28/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments 5/28/2013SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 059-000-000 5/28/2013SenatePassed Both Houses 6/26/2013SenateSent to the Governor 8/23/2013SenateGovernor Approved 8/23/2013SenateEffective Date August 23, 2013 8/23/2013SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0521