VEH CD-USE OF VIDEO DEVICES Senate SponsorsSen. Steve Stadelman-Dan McConchie House Sponsors(Rep. Maurice A. West, II) 8/9/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0297 625 ILCS 5/12-604.1625 ILCS 5/12-610.2Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In the Section prohibiting the use of video devices, provides that "video device" includes cellular telephones, tablets, laptops, two-way messaging devices, and electronic games, but does not include two-way radios, citizens' band radios, or amateur radio equipment. Provides that "using an electronic communication device" includes: (1) holding a personal electronic device in either hand or both hands; (2) using a hand or finger to compose, send, read, view, access, browse, transmit, save or retrieve email, text messages, instant messages, photographs, or other electronic data; and (3) watching video on a personal electronic device. Provides that "using an electronic communication device" does not include the minimal use of a finger to activate, deactivate, or initiate a function of the device.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that the definition of "electronic communication device" does not include a global positioning system or navigation system or a device that is physically or electronically integrated into the motor vehicle.House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:625 ILCS 5/12-604.1Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to watch or stream video. 1/23/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman 1/23/2019SenateFirst Reading 1/23/2019SenateReferred to Assignments 1/30/2019SenateAssigned to Transportation 2/20/2019SenatePostponed - Transportation 3/5/2019SenatePostponed - Transportation 3/6/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman 3/6/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/12/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation 3/12/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/12/2019SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000 3/12/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 13, 2019 3/26/2019SenateSecond Reading 3/26/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2019 3/27/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000 3/27/2019HouseArrived in House 3/27/2019HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II 3/27/2019HouseFirst Reading 3/27/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/9/2019HouseAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee 5/6/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II 5/6/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 5/7/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee 5/8/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; by Voice Vote 5/8/2019HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee; 010-000-000 5/8/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 5/14/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 5/14/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 5/21/2019HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 5/21/2019SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 5/21/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 22, 2019 5/22/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Steve Stadelman 5/22/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments 5/28/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Transportation 5/28/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Transportation; 017-000-000 5/31/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie 5/31/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000 5/31/2019SenateSenate Concurs 5/31/2019SenatePassed Both Houses 6/28/2019SenateSent to the Governor 8/9/2019SenateGovernor Approved 8/9/2019SenateEffective Date January 1, 2020 8/9/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0297