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96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2009 and 2010
HB0071
Introduced 1/14/2009, by Rep. John D'Amico - William B. Black SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
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Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message. Provides that a violation is an offense against traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles. Sets forth exceptions.
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A BILL FOR
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HB0071 |
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LRB096 02938 AJT 12952 b |
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| AN ACT concerning transportation.
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| Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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| represented in the General Assembly:
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| Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding |
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| Section 12-610.2 as follows:
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| (625 ILCS 5/12-610.2 new) |
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| Sec. 12-610.2. Electronic communication devices. |
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| (a) As used in this Section: |
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| "Electronic communication device" means an electronic |
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| device, including but not limited to a wireless telephone, |
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| personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer |
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| while being used for the purpose of composing, reading, or |
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| sending an electronic message, but does not include a global |
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| positioning system or navigation system when the system is used |
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| exclusively for navigation purposes. |
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| "Electronic message" means a self-contained piece of |
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| digital communication that is designed or intended to be |
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| transmitted between physical devices. "Electronic message" |
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| includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text |
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| message, an instant message, or a command or request to access |
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| an Internet site. |
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| (b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway |
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| while using an electronic communication device to compose, |