Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: To Executive 28 D cosponsors

HB4758      — JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0776

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 02, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 47 sponsors

    1 primary, 46 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (28 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill restricts employers from requiring a driver's license for many job applications.

This bill amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act to prevent employers from refusing to hire or promote individuals based on their lack of a driver's license, unless it's essential for the job. It also prohibits job postings from stating that a driver's license is mandatory unless necessary.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means more job opportunities for individuals without a driver's license.
  • Small Business: This provides small businesses more flexibility in hiring workers without a driver's license.

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  8. Passed Both Houses

  9. Third Reading - Passed; 041-015-000

  10. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

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

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

  13. Second Reading

  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

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

  17. Do Pass Labor; 014-000-000

  18. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  19. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  20. Assigned to Labor

  21. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  22. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  23. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  24. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  25. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  26. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  27. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

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

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

  30. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

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

  32. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  33. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  35. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  36. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  37. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  38. Referred to Assignments

  39. First Reading

  40. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  42. Arrive in Senate

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  44. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 082-030-000

  45. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  46. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  47. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  49. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-006-000

  50. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  51. Second Reading - Short Debate

  52. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee

  53. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  54. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson

  55. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  56. Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-009-000

  57. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  58. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  59. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  60. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  61. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  62. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  63. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  64. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  65. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  66. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  67. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  68. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  69. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  70. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  71. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  72. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  73. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  74. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  75. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  76. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  77. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  78. Referred to Rules Committee

  79. First Reading

  80. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  81. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  82. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  83. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 46 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on · 47 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (46)

Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 41 Yea · 15 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31501
Democrat 36002
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 401503
% of votes cast 69%26%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Johnson — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Not Voting
Darby A. Hills Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Nay
Erica Harriss Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Nay
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Labor

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11002
Republican 3003
Total 14005
% of votes cast 74%0%0%26%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Celina Villanueva Democrat Not Voting
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Mike Simmons Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Not Voting
Chris Balkema Republican Not Voting
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Not Voting
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 82 Yea · 30 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2100
Democrat 72003
Republican 72903
Total 813006
% of votes cast 69%26%0%5%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Jacobs — Nay
Johnson — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Janet Yang Rohr Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Not Voting
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Nay
Jackie Haas Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Nicole La Ha Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Nay

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Labor & Commerce

Passed 17 Yea · 6 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17001
Republican 0604
Total 17605
% of votes cast 61%21%0%18%
How each member voted (28)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brad Halbrook Republican Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Not Voting
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay

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Labor & Commerce

Passed 18 Yea · 9 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18000
Republican 0901
Total 18901
% of votes cast 64%32%0%4%
How each member voted (28)
Member Party Vote
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jawaharial Williams Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Not Voting
Tom Weber Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4758      do?
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.
Who sponsors HB4758     ?
HB4758      is sponsored by Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Jawaharial Williams (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Christopher Belt, Cristina Castro, Julie A. Morrison, Michael W. Halpin, Robert Peters, Javier L. Cervantes, Patrick J. Joyce, Mike Porfirio, David Koehler, Ram Villivalam, Bill Cunningham, Mary Edly-Allen, Laura M. Murphy, Kimberly A. Lightford, Mark L. Walker, Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Mattie Hunter, Carol Ammons (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Loughran Cappel, and Simmons, Mike.
What is the current status of HB4758     ?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 02, 2026. It awaits signature.
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