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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if, at the time an act is alleged to have been committed by any person while driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, there was an alcohol concentration of 0.05 (rather than 0.08) or more, it shall be presumed that the person was under the influence of alcohol. Makes conforming changes in the Act, the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act, the Boat Registration and Safety Act, and the Workers' Compensation Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving under the influence (DUI) from 0.08% to 0.05%. This means that if a driver has an alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more in their blood, breath, or urine, it will be presumed they are under the influence of alcohol. The bill also makes conforming changes to related laws, including the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act, the Boat Registration and Safety Act, and the Workers' Compensation Act, to reflect this new 0.05% limit in various contexts, such as implied consent warnings, suspension periods, and presumptions of intoxication.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing (16:00:00 2/24/2026 Room D-1 Stratton Building) (on 02/24/2026)
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