Illinois residents could be fined for driving with dogs on their laps under new proposed bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Residents could be fined if they let their furry friends sit on their laps while driving in Illinois under a new proposed bill.

A bill introduced last month by Illinois Rep. Jawaharial Williams would make it a petty offense to hold your dog, or any other animal, on your lap while driving.

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If HB2910 is signed into law, a person could be subject to a $50 fine for violating it.

The bill passed the transportation committee last week and has been put on the calendar for a second reading.