HB3203

VEH CD-RECKLESS DRIVING

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3203 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow an inference of willful or wanton disregard for safety if a driver unintentionally causes a.

Illinois HB3203 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow a trier of fact to infer that a driver acted with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons if they unintentionally caused a death or type A injury and had three or more prior citations. This change applies to cases where the driver is issued a uniform citation for reckless driving. The bill also retains existing penalties for reckless driving, including Class 4 felony charges for causing bodily harm to a child or school crossing guard.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Feb 18, 2025

House

First Reading