Senate Sponsors:

PARKER-SYVERSON-DUDYCZ.

House Sponsors:

WINTERS-HOFFMAN-SCOTT-HAMOS-WAIT

Short description:

VEH CD-IL POLICE PILOT PROGRAM

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:

Amends the Vehicle Code. Authorizes the Illinois State Police to

conduct a pilot program to establish the effectiveness of pupillometer

technology (the measurement of the pupil's reaction to light) as a

non-invasive test to detect and measure a driver's possible impairment

resulting from alcohol, other drugs or intoxicating compounds. The

technology shall also be used to detect fatigue levels of commercial

motor vehicle operators.

Provides that a State Police officer may request that the opera-

tor of a commercial motor vehicle have his or her eyes tested with a

pupillometer device. Provides that if a State Police officer (rather

than a law enforcement officer) believes that a person has been driv-

ing under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer may (rather

than shall) use the pupillometer technology when available.

Deletes everything. Reinserts the provisions of the original bill

and Senate Amendment 1 with changes. Provides that the person may

refuse the examination or test. Requires the officer to have the

device readily available to avoid undue delays. Effective immediately.

FISCAL NOTE (Illinois State Police)

Implementation of SB 1626 would require approximately $112,500

for the purchase of 15 pupillometers at $7500 each.

Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0881

Last action date: JUN-30-00

Location: Senate

Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 2