Bill Status of HB4691  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  AUTO INS-DISCOUNT-CAR SEATS

House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Zalewski - Monique D. Davis - Deborah Mell - John D'Amico and Elizabeth Coulson

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Louis S. Viverito)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  6/9/2010HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0914

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
215 ILCS 5/143e new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires all companies issuing policies of automobile insurance to provide to a policyholder who submits certification of the completion of a course in the installation of a child restraint system a discount in the amount of 5% of the premium charges for the 6 months following receipt of the certification. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
215 ILCS 5/143e new
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 25/6from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1106
625 ILCS 25/6a new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Child Passenger Protection Act. Provides that a first violation of the Child Passenger Protection Act is a petty offense with a fine of $100 (rather than a fine of not more than $50), and a subsequent violation is a petty offense with a fine of $500 (rather than a fine of not more than $50) that may not be waived. Provides that the fine for a first violation of a provision concerning the transportation of a child in this State under the age of 8 years may be waived upon proof of possession of an approved child restraint system and proof of completion of a Child Passenger Safety Certification (CPSC) instructional course on the installation of a child restraint system (rather than just upon proof of possession of an approved child restraint system). Contains provisions describing the CPSC instructional course and the child restraint system inspection procedure.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Provides that a person shall not be convicted (rather than the fine waived) of a first violation of the Child Passenger Protection Act that is a violation a provision concerning the transportation of a child in this State under the age of 8 upon proof of possession of an approved child restraint system and proof of completion of a Child Passenger Safety Certification (CPSC) instructional course on the installation of a child restraint system. Provides that the chief judge of each circuit may designate an officer of the court to review the documentation demonstrating that a person is in possession of an approved child restraint system and has completed a Child Passenger Safety Certification (CPSC) instructional course.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill and makes changes. Decreases the fines set by the engrossed bill from $100 to $75 for a first offense and from $500 to $200 for second offense of the of the Child Passenger Protection Act. Deletes references to "Child Passenger Safety Certification (CPSC)" in the engrossed bill. Provides that the instructional course shall include instruction on the proper installation of a child restraint system and an inspection of the child restraint system. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  12/1/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  1/4/2010HouseFirst Reading
  1/4/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/27/2010HouseAssigned to Vehicles & Safety Committee
  2/17/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Vehicles & Safety Committee
  2/17/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
  2/17/2010HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Vehicles & Safety Committee; 004-001-000
  2/17/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  2/22/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  2/22/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/2/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  3/2/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
  3/2/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Mell
  3/10/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/10/2010HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  3/10/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/10/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico
  3/11/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 088-020-007
  3/11/2010SenateArrive in Senate
  3/11/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 12, 2010
  3/12/2010SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Louis S. Viverito
  3/15/2010SenateFirst Reading
  3/15/2010SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/6/2010SenateAssigned to Transportation
  4/14/2010SenatePostponed - Transportation
  4/20/2010SenateDo Pass Transportation; 010-000-000
  4/20/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 21, 2010
  4/21/2010SenateSecond Reading
  4/21/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 22, 2010
  4/27/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Louis S. Viverito
  4/27/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  4/28/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
  4/29/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 008-002-001
  5/4/2010SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/4/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Viverito
  5/4/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/4/2010SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-001
  5/4/2010HouseArrived in House
  5/4/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  5/4/2010HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  5/4/2010HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/6/2010HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/26/2010HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 110-001-000
  5/26/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
  5/26/2010HousePassed Both Houses
  6/8/2010HouseSent to the Governor
  6/9/2010HouseGovernor Approved
  6/9/2010HouseEffective Date January 1, 2011
  6/9/2010HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0914