---
type: "Bill"
title: "RECKLESS DRIVING"
description: "Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Authorizes municipalities to adopt procedures for the impoundment of vehicles used in the commission of a reckless driving offense (a) as part of a funeral procession or (b) in such a manner that interferes with a funeral procession. Effective immediately."
jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
session: "98th"
identifier: "SB 2154"
citation: "Illinois SB 2154 (98th)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: []
version_count: 3
action_count: 76
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2013-02-15"
last_action: "2013-08-22"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/7fc3fd7e-192d-4d22-8609-21c360f8cd5f"
source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2154&GAID=12&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=73743&SessionID=85&GA=98"
source_hash: "5bdbf0afa00a9a2d6d0daaa46bf7066d8be0c7584c89d73b73dac919ad569f04"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
---

# Illinois SB 2154 (98th) — RECKLESS DRIVING

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Authorizes municipalities to adopt procedures for the impoundment of vehicles used in the commission of a reckless driving offense (a) as part of a funeral procession or (b) in such a manner that interferes with a funeral procession. Effective immediately.

## Version chain

The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.

1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB2154&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=73743&DocNum=2154&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)
2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB2154eng&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=73743&DocNum=2154&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)
3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09800SB2154enr&GA=98&SessionId=85&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=73743&DocNum=2154&GAID=12&Session=&print=true)

## Votes

- Third Reading — **54–0** (pass) · upper
- Third Reading — **118–0** (pass) · lower

## Sponsors

- Bill Cunningham — primary (person)
- Camille Y. Lilly — cosponsor (person)
- Christian L. Mitchell — cosponsor (person)
- Deborah Conroy — cosponsor (person)
- Dennis M. Reboletti — cosponsor (person)
- Ed Sullivan, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
- Edward J. Acevedo — cosponsor (person)
- Elgie R. Sims, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
- Elizabeth Hernandez — cosponsor (person)
- Jack D. Franks — cosponsor (person)
- Jay Hoffman — cosponsor (person)
- Jerry F. Costello, II — cosponsor (person)
- John D'Amico — cosponsor (person)
- John M. Cabello — cosponsor (person)
- Katherine Cloonen — cosponsor (person)
- Kathleen Willis — cosponsor (person)
- Kelly Burke — cosponsor (person)
- La Shawn K. Ford — cosponsor (person)
- Laura Fine — cosponsor (person)
- Linda Chapa LaVia — cosponsor (person)
- Martin J. Moylan — cosponsor (person)
- Mike Bost — cosponsor (person)
- Mike Smiddy — cosponsor (person)
- Natalie A. Manley — cosponsor (person)
- Ron Sandack — cosponsor (person)
- Sam Yingling — cosponsor (person)
- Stephanie A. Kifowit — cosponsor (person)
- Sue Scherer — cosponsor (person)
- Tom Demmer — cosponsor (person)

## Timeline

The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.

- **2013-02-15** Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham `filing`
- **2013-02-15** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2013-02-15** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2013-03-05** Assigned to Transportation `referral-committee`
- **2013-03-12** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
- **2013-03-19** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
- **2013-03-19** Postponed - Transportation
- **2013-03-22** Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2013
- **2013-04-11** Do Pass Transportation; 016-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2013-04-11** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 12, 2013
- **2013-04-16** Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2013-04-16** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 17, 2013
- **2013-04-17** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
- **2013-04-17** Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2013-04-17** Arrived in House `introduction`
- **2013-04-17** Chief House Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
- **2013-04-17** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2013-04-17** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2013-04-24** Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee `referral-committee`
- **2013-05-02** To Finance Subcommittee
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Conroy
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence M. Walsh, Jr.
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
- **2013-05-03** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
- **2013-05-08** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Frances Ann Hurley `amendment-introduction`
- **2013-05-08** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2013-05-10** Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Mary E. Flowers
- **2013-05-10** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Smiddy
- **2013-05-10** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II
- **2013-05-10** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Katherine Cloonen
- **2013-05-10** Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2013
- **2013-05-14** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling
- **2013-05-14** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John D'Amico
- **2013-05-14** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
- **2013-05-14** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine
- **2013-05-14** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack
- **2013-05-15** Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Deborah Conroy
- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Conroy
- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Christian L. Mitchell
- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer
- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost
- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
- **2013-05-15** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
- **2013-05-15** To Finance Subcommittee
- **2013-05-21** Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 004-001-000 `committee-passage`
- **2013-05-21** Remains in Revenue & Finance Committee
- **2013-05-21** Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 007-001-000 `committee-passage`
- **2013-05-21** House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40 `amendment-failure`
- **2013-05-21** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- **2013-05-22** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2013-05-22** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2013-05-24** Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2013
- **2013-05-27** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
- **2013-05-27** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
- **2013-05-27** Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Natalie A. Manley
- **2013-05-27** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita
- **2013-05-27** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
- **2013-05-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
- **2013-05-28** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 118-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2013-05-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
- **2013-05-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
- **2013-05-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
- **2013-05-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.
- **2013-05-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly Burke
- **2013-05-28** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
- **2013-05-28** Passed Both Houses
- **2013-06-26** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
- **2013-08-22** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
- **2013-08-22** Effective Date August 22, 2013
- **2013-08-22** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0518 `became-law`

## Source

OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/7fc3fd7e-192d-4d22-8609-21c360f8cd5f`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).