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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Repeals a provision that disallows any persons, as a driver, who is 69 years of age or older, from obtaining a driver's license or permit. Removes language providing that examination of an applicant 75 years of age or older for a driver's license or permit shall include an actual demonstration of the applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control of the operation of a motor vehicle. Repeals a provision that requires the Secretary of State to provide that each original or renewal driver's license issued to a licensee 81 years of age through age 86 shall expire 2 years from the date of issuance, or at such later date as the Secretary may by rule and regulation designate, not to exceed an additional 12 calendar months. Repeals a provision that requires the Secretary to provide that each original or renewal driver's license issued to a licensee 87 years of age or older shall expire 12 months from the date of issuance, or at such later date as the Secretary may by rule and regulation designate, not to exceed an additional 12 calendar months. Amends the Secretary of State Act. Repeals a Section requiring the study on age-related changes that affect driving abilities. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill removes existing age-related restrictions on driver's licenses for senior citizens in Illinois. Specifically, the legislation repeals provisions that previously prohibited individuals 69 years of age or older from obtaining a driver's license, eliminated the requirement for drivers 75 years and older to demonstrate physical driving ability during license examinations, and removed special expiration rules for drivers between 81 and 87 years old (who previously had shorter license validity periods). The bill also repeals a section of the Secretary of State Act that mandated studying age-related changes affecting driving abilities. By removing these age-based restrictions, the legislation aims to provide older drivers with the same licensing opportunities as younger drivers, potentially promoting greater independence for senior citizens. The bill takes effect immediately, meaning that as soon as it is signed into law, these age-related restrictions will no longer apply to driver's licensing in Illinois.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1253&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1253.htm |
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