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SB0091Introduced in the Senate

VEH CD-EXAMS

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Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

April 28, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

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

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

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

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

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

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

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

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

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

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

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

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

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

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

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

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

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

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

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

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

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

  29. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

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