IllinoisHB4758104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE

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Became Law

Summary

Amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act. Provides that, unless driving is an essential job function or is related to a legitimate business purpose for a position, an employer or employment agency shall not: (1) refuse to hire, segregate, or act with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure or terms, or privileges or conditions of employment on the basis of an applicant or employee not possessing a driver's license; or (2) include a statement in a posting for a job opening for the position that an applicant must have a valid driver's license. Defines "driver's license". Effective January 1, 2027.

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Job ads can require licenses only for driving

Beginning January 1, 2027, Illinois employers with 15 or more workers and employment agencies cannot list a driver's license as required in a job post unless driving is an essential duty and a business necessity. When a job does require a valid license, the posting must briefly explain why it is needed. This limits unnecessary license barriers and makes postings clearer for job seekers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • Adriane L. Johnson

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  • Barbara Hernandez

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  • Bill Cunningham

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  • Carol Ammons

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  • Christopher Belt

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  • Cristina Castro

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  • Dagmara Avelar

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  • David Koehler

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  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

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  • Edgar González, Jr.

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  • Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

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  • Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

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  • Gregg Johnson

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  • Janet Yang Rohr

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  • Javier L. Cervantes

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  • Jawaharial Williams

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  • Jay Hoffman

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  • Joyce Mason

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  • Julie A. Morrison

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  • Kam Buckner

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  • Kelly M. Cassidy

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  • Kevin John Olickal

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  • Kimberly A. Lightford

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  • Laura Faver Dias

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  • Laura M. Murphy

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  • Lilian Jiménez

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  • Lindsey LaPointe

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  • Lisa Davis

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  • Mark L. Walker

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  • Mary Edly-Allen

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  • Matt Hanson

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  • Mattie Hunter

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  • Meg Loughran Cappel

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  • Michael Crawford

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  • Michael W. Halpin

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  • Michelle Mussman

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  • Mike Porfirio

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  • Mike Simmons

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  • Nicolle Grasse

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  • Norma Hernandez

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  • Patrick J. Joyce

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  • Ram Villivalam

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  • Rick Ryan

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  • Rita Mayfield

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  • Robert Peters

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  • Theresa Mah

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  • Will Guzzardi

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 60

Senate vote 5/29/2026

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 41 • No: 15

Senate vote 5/19/2026

Do Pass Labor;

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote 4/16/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 82 • No: 30

House vote 4/15/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee;

Yes: 17 • No: 6

House vote 3/19/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee;

Yes: 18 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0776

    8/7/2026House
  2. Effective Date January 1, 2027

    8/7/2026House
  3. Governor Approved

    8/7/2026House
  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/26/2026House
  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

    6/1/2026Senate
  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

    6/1/2026Senate
  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

    5/29/2026Senate
  8. Passed Both Houses

    5/29/2026House
  9. Third Reading - Passed; 041-015-000

    5/29/2026Senate
  10. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

    5/22/2026Senate
  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

    5/21/2026Senate
  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2026

    5/20/2026Senate
  13. Second Reading

    5/20/2026Senate
  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

    5/20/2026Senate
  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    5/20/2026Senate
  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 20, 2026

    5/19/2026Senate
  17. Do Pass Labor; 014-000-000

    5/19/2026Senate
  18. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

    5/15/2026Senate
  19. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

    5/12/2026Senate
  20. Assigned to Labor

    5/12/2026Senate
  21. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

    5/12/2026Senate
  22. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

    5/8/2026Senate
  23. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

    5/7/2026Senate
  24. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

    5/6/2026Senate
  25. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

    5/6/2026Senate

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