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 Bill Status of HB2895  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  VEH CD-MANDATORY ALCOHOL TESTS

House Sponsors
Rep. Jehan A. Gordon-Booth

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/11-501.6from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-501.6


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that any person who drives or is in actual control of a motor vehicle upon the public highways of this State and who has been involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident shall be deemed to have given consent, regardless of whether an arrest takes place, to tests of blood, breath, or urine to detect alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. Provides that both a test of the concentration of alcohol in the person's breath and a test of blood or urine for the purpose of determining the content of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds of the person's blood shall be administered. Provides that the required tests be conducted within one hour of the arrival of law enforcement personnel at the scene of the accident or, if the driver has fled the scene of the accident, within one hour of apprehending the driver.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/25/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jehan A. Gordon-Booth
  2/26/2013HouseFirst Reading
  2/26/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2013HouseAssigned to Judiciary
  3/22/2013HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/13/2014HouseAssigned to Judiciary
  3/24/2014HouseTo Criminal Procedure, Penalties and Sentencing Subcommittee
  3/28/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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