Illinois Compiled Statutes
625 ILCS 5/7-100 (2026)
Definition of words and phrases
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(625 ILCS 5/7-100)
(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 7-100)
Sec. 7-100. Definition of words and phrases. Notwithstanding the definitions
set forth in Chapter 1, for the purposes of this Chapter,
the following words shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:
Administrative order of support. An order for the support of dependent children issued by an administrative body of this or any other State.
Administrator. The Department of Transportation.
Arrearage. The total amount of unpaid support obligations.
Authenticated document. A document from a court which contains a court
stamp, showing it is filed with the court, or notarized, or is certified by
the custodian of the original.
Compliance with a court order of support. The support
obligor is no more than an amount equal to 90 days obligation in arrears in
making payments in full for current support, or in making periodic payments on
a support arrearage as determined by a court.
Court order of support. A judgment order for the
support of dependent children issued by a court of this State, including
a judgment of dissolution of marriage. With regard to a certification by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services under subsection (c) of Section 7-702, the term "court order of support" shall include an order of support entered by a court of this or any other State.
Driver's license. A license or permit to operate a motor vehicle in the
State, including the privilege of a person to drive a motor vehicle whether or
not the person holds a valid license or permit.
Family financial responsibility driving permit. A permit granting
limited driving privileges for employment or medical purposes
following a suspension of driving privileges under the Family
Financial Responsibility Law. This permit is valid only after the
entry of a court order granting the permit and issuance of the
permit by the Secretary of State's Office. An individual's driving
privileges must be valid except for the family financial
responsibility suspension in order for this permit to be issued.
In order to be valid, the permit must be in the immediate
possession of the driver to whom it is issued.
Judgment. A final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction of any
State, against a person as defendant for damages on account of bodily
injury to or death of any person or damages to property resulting from the
operation of any motor vehicle.
Obligor. The individual who owes a duty to make payments under a court
order of support.
Obligee. The individual or other legal entity to whom a duty of support is
owed through a court order of support or the individual's
legal
representatives.
(Source: P.A. 95-685, eff. 10-23-07.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 20
cases, 1994–2014 · leading case: Reed v. Farmers Ins. Grp., 720 N.E.2d 1052 (Ill. 1999).
Reed v. Farmers Ins. Grp., 720 N.E.2d 1052 (Ill. 1999). “625 ILCS 5/7-100 et seq. (West 1996). If the arbitrators awarded more than that amount, however, then either party could reject the award and the case would proceed to trial instead.”
United Farm Fam. Mut. Ins. v. Frye, 887 N.E.2d 783 (Ill. App. Ct. 2008). “' See 625 ILCS 5/7-701 (West 2000). Thus, the legislature, in its wisdom, has determined that important public interests are served by eliminating uninsured vehicles from the roads of this state.”
Samek v. Liberty Mut. Fire Ins., 793 N.E.2d 62 (Ill. App. Ct. 2003). “The policy further provided, again as required by statute, that the arbitrators' award would be binding on the parties if it fell below a specified amount, which was the minimum required limits for bodily injury as set forth in the Illinois Safety and Family Financial…”
Parker v. Am. Fam. Ins., 734 N.E.2d 83 (Ill. App. Ct. 2000). “*84 Justice BRESLIN delivered the opinion of the court: The issue before the court is whether an insurance policy's underinsured motorist arbitration provision is contrary to public policy if it permits a trial de novo only for awards in excess of the minimum liability set forth…”
Barney v. Unity Paving, 639 N.E.2d 592 (Ill. App. Ct. 1994). “(now 625 ILCS 5/7-100 et seq. (West 1992)).) In effect, plaintiff asserts that, by contractually obligating defendants to ensure that Unity maintain statutorily required liability insurance, the purpose behind the statutory requirement is also included in the contract.”
State Farm Mut. Auto. v. Ill. Farmers Ins., 858 N.E.2d 519 (Ill. App. Ct. 2006). “625 ILCS 5/7-100 et seq. (West 2002). CONCLUSION In light of the foregoing, we reverse the trial court's order granting the motion for partial summary judgment and remand the matter for further proceedings.”
Nelson v. Artley, 2014 IL App (1st) 121681 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “” 625 ILCS 5/7-100 (West 2006). ¶ 14 As such, the plain language of section 7-502 provides that a certificate of self-insurance may be issued to an entity that has shown the ability to pay any judgments obtained against itself as a defendant for damages and that the entity must…”
Nelson v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2014 IL App (1st) 131036 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “2d at 170 (citing 625 ILCS 5/7-100 et seq. (West 1996)). Thus, if the arbitration award was more than that amount, then either party could reject the award.”
Nelson v. Artley, 2014 IL App (1st) 121681 (Ill. App. Ct. 2014). “" 625 ILCS 5/7-100 (West 2006). -5- 1-12-1681 ¶ 14 As such, the plain language of section 7-502 provides that a certificate of self-insurance may be issued to an entity that has shown the ability to pay any judgments obtained against itself as a defendant for damages and that…”
Parker v. Am. Fam. Ins., 694 N.E.2d 211 (Ill. App. Ct. 1998). “Justice BRESLIN delivered the opinion of the court: The issue before the court is whether an insurance policy's underinsured motorist arbitration provision is contrary to public policy if it permits a trial de novo for awards in excess of the minimum liability set forth in *212…”
People v. O'Brien, 736 N.E.2d 639 (Ill. App. Ct. 2000). “The legislative policy is set forth throughout these statutes and can be gleaned from their titles, for chapter 7 of the Code "Illinois Safety and Family Financial Responsibility Law" (625 ILCS 5/7-100 through 7-708 (West 1998)), as well as the plain language of the statute.”
People v. O'BRIEN, 754 N.E.2d 327 (Ill. 2001). “" See 625 ILCS 5/7-701 (West 2000). Thus, the legislature, in its wisdom, has determined that important public interests are served by eliminating uninsured vehicles from the roads of this state.”
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