# Illinois SB2791: VEH CD-ELECTRONIC COMM DEVICES

Illinois SB2791, VEH CD-ELECTRONIC COMM DEVICES, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Laura M. Murphy (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-03-27 (Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB2791
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: VEH CD-ELECTRONIC COMM DEVICES
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments, criminal law
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that using an electronic communication device includes recording a video, holding a device in one's hand or lap, composing, sending, or reading any text-based communication, or browsing the Internet. Provides that a person is presumed to be in use of an electronic communication device while driving if the electronic communication device is observed in the person's hand while the vehicle is in motion or stopped in traffic. Changes the penalties for the use of an electronic communication device while driving to: for a first offense, a fine not to exceed $250 (instead of $75); for a second offense, a fine not to exceed $500 (instead of $100) and the person must complete a Distracted Driving Safety Course; and for a third or subsequent offense, a fine not to exceed $750 (instead of $125) and a suspension of the person's driver's license for a period of not less than 3 months and not more than 6 months. Includes exceptions for a public transit or commercial driver using a digital dispatch device within the scope of employment and a driver using the phone for a brief, specific purpose while the vehicle is fully and completely stopped at a red light, as long as the purpose is achieved and the electronic communication device use ceases before the light turns green. Requires that the exception for a driver using an electronic communication device in hands-free or voice-operated mode must be 18 or older. Authorizes a municipality to establish an automated distracted driving enforcement program. Provides for the implementation of a distracted driving awareness campaign. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2027.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (11)

- 2026-03-27: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-27: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: To Criminal Law Clear Compliance (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Assigned to Criminal Law (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2791.pdf)
- Senate Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2791sam001.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2791.pdf)
- [Senate Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2791sam001.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB2791-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).