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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 3790   </title>
<shortdesc>CIV PRO-EVID-LASER SPEED GUN</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/12/2011</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>735 ILCS 5/Art. VIII Pt. 29 heading new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/8-2901 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that evidence of speed based on a laser speed detection device obtained by using a model approved by the Department of State Police shall be considered scientifically acceptable and reliable as a speed detection device and is admissible for all purposes in any court or administrative proceeding. Provides that a certified copy of the Department of State Police list of approved models of such laser devices is self authenticating and admissible for all purposes in any court or administrative proceeding. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/11/2010</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson</action>
<statusdate>2/11/2010</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/11/2010</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/12/2011</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
</actions>
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