Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 20 D · 9 R cosponsors

SB0091      — VEH CD-EXAMS

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 29 sponsors

    1 primary, 28 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (20 D · 9 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires every applicant for the renewal of a driver's license who is 79 years or older to renew in person. Requires every applicant for the renewal of a driver's license who is 87 years of age or or who is 75 years of age or older and holds a commercial driver's license to prove, by an actual demonstration, the applicant's ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Allows an immediate family member to submit information to the Secretary of State relative to the medical condition of a person if the condition interferes with the person's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Requires information to be submitted in writing in a manner and form approved by the Secretary and shall include the name of the person submitting the information. Prohibits the Secretary from accepting or acting on anonymous reports. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  13. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  16. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

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

  27. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  28. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  29. Referred to Assignments

  30. First Reading

  31. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 28 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (28)

Not signed on (154)

154 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0091      do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires every applicant for the renewal of a driver's license who is 79 years or older to renew in person. Requires every applicant for the renewal of a driver's license who is 87 years of age or or who is 75 years of age or older and holds a commercial driver's license to prove, by an actual demonstration, the applicant's ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Allows an immediate family member to submit information to the Secretary of State relative to the medical condition of a person if the condition interferes with the person's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Requires information to be submitted in writing in a manner and form approved by the Secretary and shall include the name of the person submitting the information. Prohibits the Secretary from accepting or acting on anonymous reports. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB0091     ?
SB0091      is sponsored by Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), David Koehler (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Seth Lewis (Republican), Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Jil Tracy (Republican), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Dan McConchie (Republican), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Dave Syverson (Republican), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Chris Balkema (Republican), John F. Curran (Republican), Napoleon Harris III (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Laura Ellman (Democrat), Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), and Craig Wilcox (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0091     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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