IllinoisSB2524104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

VEH CD-DRIVER'S LICENSE

Sponsored By: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows an applicant for a driver's license to submit, with the application for a driver's license, documentation confirming an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder so such information may be included on the person's driver's license. Provides that any such documentation is confidential. Defines "autism spectrum disorder" and "intellectual disability".

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More health info space on licenses

Beginning July 1, 2027, your license includes a format on the back to sign as an organ and tissue donor, with your signature and two witnesses, until the state creates a donor registry. Your license also has space for a uniform sticker that shows you carry an Emergency Medical Information Card, space to list your blood type and Rh factor, and space to note a living will or a health care power of attorney. The Secretary of State may also add a uniform renewal sticker space and can issue the renewal sticker.

Optional disability mark and stronger privacy

Beginning July 1, 2027, you may ask to have autism or an intellectual disability shown on your license. Licenses also show your license class and any driving restrictions. Documents you submit with a license application—like proof of identity, Social Security number, residency, citizenship or immigration status, and disability confirmation—are confidential. Only you (in writing), certain Secretary of State staff, law enforcement as allowed by law, and others approved by rule may see them.

Some staff can list work address

Beginning July 1, 2027, certain Department of Children and Family Services staff, judicial officers, and peace officers may choose to list their work address instead of their home address on their license. The Secretary of State sets the rules for this option.

Under-21 licenses have distinct look

Beginning July 1, 2027, new or renewed licenses for people under 21 look different, such as a distinct color. They also show the dates you turn 18 and 21 to make age checks faster.

Veteran and Gold Star license marks

Beginning July 1, 2027, veterans discharged under honorable conditions can ask to have the word “veteran” printed on their license by providing required proof. If you qualify for Gold Star license plates and provide the documents, you can add a Gold Star Family mark on your original or renewal license.

Teen driving curfew and exceptions

Beginning July 1, 2027, a license for someone under 18 is not valid during these hours: Friday 11:00 p.m.–Saturday 6:00 a.m.; Saturday 11:00 p.m.–Sunday 6:00 a.m.; and Sunday–Thursday 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. The curfew does not apply if the teen is with a parent or guardian; on a direct errand for a parent; in interstate travel; going to or from work with no stops; in an emergency; going to or from an official school, religious, or adult‑supervised activity with no stops; exercising First Amendment rights; or is married or emancipated. A 17‑year‑old licensed for at least 12 months may also drive during curfew only while serving as an assigned Safe Rides driver for a program run by the Boy Scouts or another national public service group that carries liability insurance. If a driver was convicted of a qualifying offense within six months before turning 18, the curfew keeps applying after age 18 until they go six straight months without another qualifying conviction.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kimberly A. Lightford

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Amy Briel

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Fred Crespo

    Democratic • House

  • Harry Benton

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Sanalitro

    Republican • House

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lakesia Collins

    Democratic • Senate

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Mattie Hunter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Michelle Mussman

    Democratic • House

  • Natalie A. Manley

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole La Ha

    Republican • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Chung

    Democratic • House

  • Suzy Glowiak Hilton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tracy Katz Muhl

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 350 • No: 40

Senate vote • 5/31/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/30/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 5/29/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 111 • No: 0

House vote • 5/28/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

House vote • 5/20/2026

Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed

Yes: 71 • No: 40

House vote • 5/20/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/14/2026

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

Do Pass as Amended Transportation;

Yes: 17 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0840

    8/21/2026Senate
  2. Effective Date July 1, 2027

    8/21/2026Senate
  3. Governor Approved

    8/21/2026Senate
  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/29/2026Senate
  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/31/2026Senate
  6. Senate Concurs

    5/31/2026Senate
  7. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000

    5/31/2026Senate
  8. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000

    5/30/2026Senate
  9. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive

    5/30/2026Senate
  10. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

    5/30/2026Senate
  11. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

    5/30/2026Senate
  12. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 31, 2026

    5/30/2026Senate
  13. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

    5/30/2026Senate
  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

    5/29/2026House
  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

    5/29/2026House
  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

    5/29/2026House
  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

    5/29/2026House
  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

    5/29/2026House
  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo

    5/29/2026House
  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

    5/29/2026House
  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

    5/29/2026House
  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

    5/29/2026House
  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

    5/29/2026House
  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

    5/29/2026House
  25. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

    5/29/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

  • Enrolled

  • House Amendment 1

  • Introduced

  • Senate Amendment 1

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