House Sponsors: BOST. Short description: VEH CD-DUTY-ACCIDENT ASSISTANC Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to expand the duty to render assistance following a traffic accident resulting in the injury or death of a person to place a duty upon the passengers of a vehicle involved in the accident to render reasonable assistance. Provides that a driver, passenger, or participant in a one-vehicle accident must render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the accident. Provides that any driver, passenger, or participant involved in a vehicle accident resulting in the injury or death of a person and who has access to a telecommunication device (such as a cellular phone) must call the appropriate emergency medical authorities and legal authorities. Provides that any driver, passenger, or participant involved in a vehicle accident resulting in the injury or death of a person and who does not have access to a telecommunication device (such as a cellular phone) must make reasonable efforts to find a telephone and call the appropriate emergency medical authorities and legal authorities. Violations are Class A or B misdemeanors. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status