IllinoisHB3125104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

VEH CD- INSTRUCTOR DL REQ

Sponsored By: Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democratic)

Became Law

transportation: vehicles & safetyassignmentstransportation

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Pay $70 to apply for license

You must pay a one-time $70 application and license fee to the Secretary of State when you apply for an instructor license. This requirement took effect on August 20, 2021.

Rules to become a driving instructor

To be an Illinois driving school instructor, you must be of good moral character and hold a valid Illinois driver’s license. You must have had a valid driver’s license for any two years before you apply; a temporary visitor’s license can count. You must be authorized to work in the United States. You must pass a Secretary of State exam on traffic laws, safe driving, vehicle operation, and teaching. You must be physically able to drive and teach and include a medical exam report from an Illinois physician. You also need a high school diploma or an equivalent credential. These rules took effect on August 20, 2021.

Extra rules for teaching teen drivers

If you teach an approved driver education course to students under 18, you must have a State Board of Education certificate showing you meet teacher standards for public or parochial schools. Instructors who teach only at commercial driving schools do not need that certificate. Since July 1, 1986, the Secretary of State runs the commercial driving school rules. On request, the Secretary must issue a completion certificate to an under-18 student who finishes an approved course at a commercial school.

Fingerprint checks and privacy for instructors

Applicants must submit fingerprints for Illinois State Police and FBI criminal-history checks and pay all fingerprint processing fees. The Secretary of State can request criminal records and use them in licensing and at administrative hearings. The Secretary must share investigation details with the applicant on request, unless another law blocks it. Criminal history information the Secretary receives is confidential. Employees who unlawfully disclose it can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. These rules took effect on August 20, 2021.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Karina Villa
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 71

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 37 • No: 20

Senate vote • 5/20/2025

Do Pass Transportation;

Yes: 13 • No: 5

House vote • 4/8/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 75 • No: 38

House vote • 3/26/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;

Yes: 8 • No: 4

House vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;