LEGISLATION PENDING IN THE ILLINOIS HOUSE MAKES IT ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WITH YOUR PET IN YOUR LAP. 

THE CONCERN IS THAT PETS CAN BE A DISTRACTION, ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE BEHIND THE WHEEL WITH YOU. THE BILL FROM REPRESENTATIVE JAWAHARIAL (jah-wah-harial) "OMAR" WILLIAMS OF CHICAGO MAKES IT AGAINST THE LAW FOR YOUR POOCH OR CAT TO RIDE IN YOUR LAP.

 HE NOTES THAT CURRENT STATE DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWS DON'T ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

THE BILL UNANIMOUSLY PASSED A HOUSE COMMITTEE AND NOW AWAITS A VOTE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR.