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Bill Status of HB0889 96th General Assembly

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Short Description: VEH CD-CHILD IN CAR-NO SMOKING

House Sponsors
Rep. Mike Boland

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

625 ILCS 5/11-1431 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not smoke in a vehicle while a child 8 years of age or younger is in the vehicle, and a violation is a petty offense punishable by a fine of not more than $25. Provides that a violation may not be considered evidence of negligence, does not limit the liability of an insurer, and does not diminish any recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle. Provides that a law enforcement officer may not search or inspect a motor vehicle, its contents, the driver, or a passenger solely because of a violation of the provision. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/10/2009	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mike Boland
2/10/2009	House	First Reading
2/10/2009	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2009	House	Assigned to Environmental Health Committee
3/13/2009	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/2/2010	House	Assigned to Environmental Health Committee
3/15/2010	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

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