HB3849ham001 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

Filed: 2/21/2012

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AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 3849

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend House Bill 3849 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the following:

"Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Section 11-1517 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/11-1517 new)

Sec. 11-1517. Electronic communication devices-bicyclists.

(a) As used in this Section:

"Electronic communication device" means an electronic device, including but not limited to a wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, or a portable or mobile computer while being used for the purpose of composing, reading, or sending an electronic message, but does not include a global positioning system or navigation system.

"Electronic message" means a self-contained piece of digital communication that is designed or intended to be transmitted between physical devices. "Electronic message" includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text message, an instant message, or a command or request to access an Internet site.

(b) A person may not ride a bicycle on a roadway, sidewalk, or bicycle path while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message.

(c) This Section does not apply to:

(1) a law enforcement officer while performing his or her official duties;

(2) a bicyclist using an electronic communication device for the sole purpose of reporting an emergency situation and continued communication with emergency personnel during the emergency situation;

(3) a bicyclist using an electronic communication device in hands-free or voice-activated mode; or

(4) a bicyclist using an electronic communication device while stopped on the shoulder of a roadway.".