Illinois: Bill to Create a Scott's Law Day Proposed

Public Act 99-146 — Dec. 23 of each year is “Scott’s Law Day” in honor of cops and highway workers at risk of injury by passing motor vehicles. House Bill 246 filed Jan. 22, 2015, by Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport). Passed the House 108-0 on Feb. 26, 2015. Passed the House 53-0 on May 14, 2015. Signed into law July 28, 2015, by Gov. Bruce Rauner.