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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows a person to request an informal hearing regarding a suspension, revocation, or denial of the issuance of a license, permit, registration, or certificate of title at a Secretary of State driver services facility. Provides that if a person is convicted of a specified offense and the use of alcohol or other drugs is stated as an element of the offense, the Secretary may issue to the person a restricted driving permit granting the privilege of driving a motor vehicle 6 days per week, 12 hours per day within a 200-mile radius of the person's residence for any legal purpose. In provisions regarding the mandatory revocation of a license or permit, the discretionary authority to suspend or revoke a license or permit, and the period of suspension, provides that some convictions may be based on a similar out-of-state offense or similar offense committed on a military installation. Allows the Secretary to grant an employment exception to the prohibition against driving a vehicle that is not equipped with an ignition interlock device if the person is operating an occupational vehicle owned or leased by that person's employer when used solely for employment purposes. Makes other and conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to make several changes related to driving privileges and license suspensions. The bill allows individuals to request an informal hearing at a Secretary of State driver services facility regarding license suspensions or revocations. For certain offenses involving alcohol or drugs, the Secretary of State may now issue a restricted driving permit that allows driving up to 6 days per week, 12 hours per day within a 200-mile radius of the person's residence. The bill expands the definition of qualifying offenses to include similar out-of-state offenses and offenses committed on military installations. It introduces a new provision allowing credit for time served on a monitoring device driving permit toward mandatory ignition interlock requirements if the person had no violations during that time. The bill also provides more flexibility for the Secretary of State in granting employment exceptions for driving vehicles equipped with ignition interlock devices, particularly for those using employer-owned vehicles. Additionally, the bill clarifies and modifies various procedures related to license suspensions, revocations, and reinstatement, including provisions for multiple offenses and the use of ignition interlock devices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 04/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2658&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2658eng.htm |
| House Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2658ham002.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2658ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2658.htm |
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