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Introduced
02/15/2019
02/15/2019
In Committee
03/29/2019
03/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the License to Work Act. Deletes language providing that all notices sent to a person involved in an administrative proceeding shall state that failure to satisfy any fine or penalty shall result in the Secretary of State suspending his or her driving privileges, vehicle registration, or both. Provides that the Secretary is authorized to cancel any license or permit if the holder failed to pay any fees owed to the Secretary for the license or permit (rather than failure to pay any fees, civil penalties owed to the Illinois Commerce Commission, or taxes due upon reasonable notice and demand). Provides that a person whose driver's license was canceled, suspended, or revoked under certain circumstances shall have his or her driving privileges reinstated. Deletes language providing that the reporting requirements for public officials shall apply to a truant minor in need of supervision, an addicted minor, or a delinquent minor whose driver's license has been suspended. Provides for the immediate revocation of the license, permit, or driving privileges of any driver if the driver was convicted of a misdemeanor relating to a motor vehicle if the person exercised actual physical control over the vehicle during the commission of the offense. Provides that the Secretary is authorized to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person without a preliminary hearing if the person has been convicted of criminal trespass to vehicle if the person exercised actual physical control over the vehicle during the commission of the offense. Provides that in order to be subject to suspension or revocation for violation of specific provisions of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, a person must also be an occupant of a motor vehicle at the time of the violation. Deletes language authorizing the Secretary to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of a person without a preliminary hearing for specific adjudications or violations. Deletes language providing that the owner of a registered vehicle that has failed to pay any fine or penalty due and owing as a result of 10 or more violations shall have his or her driving privileges suspended. Repeals Sections concerning the suspension of a driver's license for theft of motor fuel and suspension of driving privileges for failure to satisfy fines or penalties for toll violations or evasions. Effective July 1, 2020.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the License to Work Act, makes several changes to the Illinois Vehicle Code to reduce the suspension or revocation of driver's licenses for certain offenses and fees. The key provisions of the bill include:
- Deleting language that requires the Secretary of State to suspend a person's driving privileges for failure to pay certain fines, penalties, or fees, including toll violations, failure to pay standing/parking violations, and failure to satisfy fines or penalties related to motor fuel theft.
- Allowing the Secretary of State to cancel a license or permit only for failure to pay fees owed to the Secretary of State, rather than for other types of unpaid fees or taxes.
- Providing for the immediate reinstatement of driving privileges that were suspended or revoked for certain offenses if the person presents a court order showing they did not exercise actual physical control of the vehicle.
- Deleting provisions that authorize the Secretary of State to suspend or revoke driving privileges without a preliminary hearing for certain adjudications or violations.
- Repealing sections regarding the suspension of a driver's license for theft of motor fuel and failure to pay fines or penalties for toll violations.
The bill aims to reduce barriers to maintaining a valid driver's license by limiting the circumstances under which licenses can be suspended or revoked, particularly for non-driving related offenses or unpaid fines and fees.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (20)
Carol Ammons (D)*,
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Mary Flowers (D),
Robyn Gabel (D),
LaToya Greenwood (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Sonya Harper (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Thaddeus Jones (D),
Yehiel Kalish (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Allen Skillicorn (R),
Justin Slaughter (D),
Nick Smith (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Arthur Turner (D),
Maurice West (D),
Last Action
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers (on 04/04/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3052&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB3052.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/PDF/10100HB3052.pdf |
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