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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a court appearance, either in person or remote, including by telephone or video conference, is required for the following violations: (i) all alleged major traffic offenses of the Vehicle Code, (ii) all alleged violations of certain provisions of the Code, (iii) all alleged violations of the Child Passenger Protection Act, (iv) any traffic offense that results in a crash causing the death of any person or injury to any person other than the accused, (v) Class A conservation offenses or offenses for which civil penalties are required under certain provisions in the Fish and Aquatic Life Code or certain provisions of the Wildlife Code, (vi) offenses arising from multiple charges, except if the only charges alleged are nonmoving violations, (vii) violation of any ordinance of any unit of local government defining offenses comparable to those specified in certain provisions of the Code, and (viii) any minor traffic offense where the statutory minimum fine is greater than $95, except those offenses involving truck violations pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 531(a) or similar municipal ordinances.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to mandate court appearances for a wide range of traffic and related offenses, either in-person or remotely (via telephone or video conference). The required court appearances will apply to several specific categories of violations, including all major traffic offenses, violations of specific sections of the Vehicle Code related to vehicle registration, driver's licenses, and other regulatory requirements, all violations of the Child Passenger Protection Act, traffic offenses resulting in crashes causing death or injury, and certain conservation-related offenses. The bill aims to ensure that individuals facing more serious traffic violations have a formal opportunity to address the charges in court, with the court appearance being mandatory regardless of whether it is conducted in person or through a remote platform. This approach seeks to maintain judicial oversight and provide a structured process for addressing significant traffic and related legal infractions, while also offering flexibility in how those court appearances can be conducted.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2100&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2100.htm |
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