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IllinoisHB1226104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

VEH CD-EXAMS

Sponsored By: Jay Hoffman (Democratic)

Became Law

transportation: vehicles & safetyassignmentstransportation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.

Commercial drivers re-tested if fraud suspected

Beginning July 1, 2026, if there is credible information your commercial permit or license was obtained by fraud, you must retake all commercial tests. You have 5 days after written notice to take the tests. If you do not appear or do not pass, your license can be cancelled.

Stronger safety checks and reexams for drivers

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Secretary can, with at least 5 days’ written notice, require exams if there is good cause to question your fitness to drive. You can be told to appear and show valid ID if your license is suspected of being issued with bad documents, or to correct a license issued in error. If you refuse or fail required evaluations or reexams, your license can be suspended or cancelled. Doctors, police, State’s attorneys, judges acting officially, and immediate family can file written, named, confidential reports about unsafe medical conditions. Anonymous reports are not accepted, and the Secretary may set rules to run these reexams.

Deaf applicants can get non-commercial licenses

Beginning July 1, 2026, you cannot be denied a non-commercial driver’s license just because you are deaf, if you meet other rules. This protection does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses.

Driver tests add safety topics and language help

Beginning July 1, 2026, the written and spoken driver tests can be given in Spanish and, on request, other languages. Sign facsimiles stay in English. The Secretary may set rules for using foreign-language interpreters. You get a test within 30 days in your county or a nearby place if you are eligible. The written test adds questions on pedestrians with disabilities, bicycle safety (like the Dutch Reach), and stopped emergency vehicles. If you miss those safety questions, the Secretary gives you the correct information.

In-person renewals and road tests for seniors

Beginning July 1, 2026, if you are 75 or older, you must renew your license in person. If the Secretary raises the demo age by rule, people 87 or older must do a road test at renewal. Also, drivers 75 or older with a commercial license must do a road test at renewal when those rules are in place.

Regular exams for Illinois drivers

Beginning July 1, 2026, you must take a driver exam at least every 8 years. If you are new to Illinois or your license expired over one year, you must be examined to get or renew your license. First-time Illinois applicants must also pass a vision test.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jay Hoffman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Abdelnasser Rashid

    Democratic • House

  • Adam M. Niemerg

    Republican • House

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Amy Elik

    Republican • House

  • Amy L. Grant

    Republican • House

  • Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

    Democratic • House

  • Anna Moeller

    Democratic • House

  • Anthony DeLuca

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Bob Morgan

    Democratic • House

  • Brad Stephens

    Republican • House

  • Bradley Fritts

    Republican • House

  • Brandun Schweizer

    Republican • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Chapin Rose

    Republican • Senate

  • Charles Meier

    Republican • House

  • Chris Balkema

    Republican • Senate

  • Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

    Republican • House

  • Christopher Belt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Craig Wilcox

    Republican • Senate

  • Curtis J. Tarver, II

    Democratic • House

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

  • Dale Fowler

    Republican • Senate

  • Dan Swanson

    Republican • House

  • Dan Ugaste

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Didech

    Democratic • House

  • Darby A. Hills

    Republican • Senate

  • Dave Severin

    Republican • House

  • Dave Syverson

    Republican • Senate

  • Dave Vella

    Democratic • House

  • David Koehler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Debbie Meyers-Martin

    Democratic • House

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Donald P. DeWitte

    Republican • Senate

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Edgar González, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Emanuel "Chris" Welch

    Democratic • House

  • Erica Harriss

    Republican • Senate

  • Fred Crespo

    Democratic • House

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gregg Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Harry Benton

    Democratic • House

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Jackie Haas

    Republican • House

  • Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Jason R. Bunting

    Republican • House

  • Javier L. Cervantes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jed Davis

    Republican • House

  • Jeff Keicher

    Republican • House

  • Jehan Gordon-Booth

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Sanalitro

    Republican • House

  • Jil Tracy

    Republican • Senate

  • Joe C. Sosnowski

    Republican • House

  • John F. Curran

    Republican • Senate

  • John M. Cabello

    Republican • House

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

  • Julie A. Morrison

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kam Buckner

    Democratic • House

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin John Olickal

    Democratic • House

  • Kimberly A. Lightford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Du Buclet

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Moore

    Republican • House

  • Lakesia Collins

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura Ellman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsey LaPointe

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Margaret Croke

    Democratic • House

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

  • Martin J. Moylan

    Democratic • House

  • Martin McLaughlin

    Republican • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Gill

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Maurice A. West, II

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Loughran Cappel

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

    Republican • House

  • Michael J. Kelly

    Democratic • House

  • Michael W. Halpin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michelle Mussman

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Porfirio

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nabeela Syed

    Democratic • House

  • Napoleon Harris, III

    Democratic • Senate

  • Natalie A. Manley

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole La Ha

    Republican • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Norine K. Hammond

    Republican • House

  • Norma Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick J. Joyce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patrick Sheehan

    Republican • House

  • Patrick Windhorst

    Republican • House

  • Paul Jacobs

    Republican • House

  • Ram Villivalam

    Democratic • Senate

  • Regan Deering

    Republican • House

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Rita Mayfield

    Democratic • House

  • Robert "Bob" Rita

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Spain

    Republican • House

  • Sally J. Turner

    Republican • Senate

  • Sara Feigenholtz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Seth Lewis

    Republican • Senate

  • Stephanie A. Kifowit

    Democratic • House

  • Steve McClure

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Stadelman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sue Scherer

    Democratic • House

  • Suzanne M. Ness

    Democratic • House

  • Suzy Glowiak Hilton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Terri Bryant

    Republican • Senate

  • Thaddeus Jones

    Democratic • House

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

  • Tony M. McCombie

    Republican • House

  • Travis Weaver

    Republican • House

  • Wayne A. Rosenthal

    Republican • House

  • Will Guzzardi

    Democratic • House

  • William E Hauter

    Republican • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 196 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 57 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Do Pass Transportation;

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0169

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date July 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

    5/27/2025Senate

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  7. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

    5/21/2025Senate

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

    5/13/2025Senate

  10. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

    5/13/2025Senate

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

    5/13/2025Senate

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

    5/8/2025Senate

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025

    5/8/2025Senate

  14. Second Reading

    5/8/2025Senate

  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

    5/8/2025Senate

  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure

    5/7/2025Senate

  17. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

    5/7/2025Senate

  18. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

    5/7/2025Senate

  19. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

    5/7/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  21. Do Pass Transportation; 014-000-000

    5/7/2025Senate

  22. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

    5/6/2025Senate

  23. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

    5/6/2025Senate

  24. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

    5/6/2025Senate

  25. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

    5/6/2025Senate

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