Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 18, 2025.
VEH CD-UNINSURED PENALTIES.
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Increases the penalties for operating a motor vehicle while uninsured as follows: a person convicted of 2 or more violations of uninsured driving that causes bodily harm is subject to a fine of $4,500 (currently $2,500); for a first or second offense, a person is subject to a fine in excess of $1,000 (currently $500) but not more than $2,000 (currently $1,000), and having his or her driving privileges suspended for 6 (currently 3) months which may only be reinstated after he or she pays a $500 (currently $100) reinstatement fee; and for a third or subsequent offense, a person is subject to a fine of $2,000 (currently $1,000), and having his or her driving privileges suspended for 12 (currently 6) months which may only be reinstated after he or she pays a $1,000 (currently $100) reinstatement fee. Provides that a person convicted of uninsured driving while driving with suspended license plates is subject to an additional fine of $2,000.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-02-18 | Status | in_committee |
| 2025-02-18 | Latest Action | 2/18/2025 - House: |