Bill > HB3705

Introduced Session

Amends the Illinois Toll Highway Act. Provides that the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority shall not impose additional fines or fees for an unpaid toll paid within 14 days of its accrual. Provides that a vehicle owner's failure to pay a toll within 14 days of its accrual shall result in a fine not to exceed the amount of the original toll. Provides that the Illinois Highway Authority shall issue a notification to the vehicle owner of the fine and provide an additional 14-day payment period in which to pay without additional penalty. Provides that an additional fine, not to exceed the amount of the original toll, shall be imposed on any vehicle owner who fails to pay the unpaid toll and the first accrued fine within 14 days of notification. Provides that no more than 2 fees shall be imposed upon a vehicle owner for one unpaid toll violation. Provides that the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority shall have the power to waive fines and fees charged to a registered vehicle owner, at its discretion.

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Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D)*,  Michelle Mussman (D), 

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2021)

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