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This bill addresses administrative adjudication systems for local governments in Illinois, specifically responding to a recent Illinois Supreme Court opinion. It limits the ability of counties and home rule municipalities to use administrative hearings for certain types of traffic-related offenses. Specifically, the bill prevents counties and municipalities from using administrative adjudication systems to handle violations related to traffic regulations under the Illinois Vehicle Code, including offenses involving vehicle movement or reportable offenses under Section 6-204 of the Vehicle Code. The legislation also applies to similar offenses under local ordinances. By doing so, the bill restricts home rule powers, effectively removing local governments' authority to conduct administrative hearings or impose fines for these specific types of traffic-related violations. This change aims to provide clarity on jurisdictional limitations for administrative adjudication systems and ensures a more uniform approach to handling certain traffic offenses across Illinois local governments.

Government Affairs

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2458&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104