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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a person causes a fatality while operating a motor vehicle and it is determined that the fatality was caused entirely by the medical condition of the person, the Secretary of State shall suspend the person's driver's license until the person provides medical documentation that the medical condition is being treated. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to require the Secretary of State to suspend a driver's license if a person causes a fatality while driving and it's determined that the death was solely due to a medical condition. The suspension will remain in effect until the driver provides proof that their medical condition is being treated, with the Secretary of State making this determination in conjunction with the Driver's License Medical Advisory Board, which is a group that advises on medical issues related to driving. This change is intended to address situations where a medical episode directly leads to a fatal accident.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/20/2026)
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