HB 1226 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

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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 status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Aug 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed Aug 15, 2025
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 1 edit · Aug 15, 2025
MINOR
The primary change between the Engrossed and Enrolled versions of HB 1226 is the replacement of the bill title from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled'. This indicates the bill has completed the legislative process and is now in its final form ready for signature. There are no substantive policy changes regarding transportation laws, driver licensing rules, or administrative procedures.
TECHNICAL

The header text identifying the bill version was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' to reflect its final status in the legislative process.

Floor votes · Senate May 22, 2025 · House Apr 9, 2025

How they voted

560
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 58
May 22, 2025
D Democratic39
38 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican19
18 Yea 1
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
100
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Aug 15, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Approved
lower
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Both Houses
lower
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
upper
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Transportation; 014-000-000
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Transportation
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
lower
2 primary · 118 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jay Hoffman
Jay Hoffman
DDemocratic
IL
113
P
Photo of Ram Villivalam
Ram Villivalam
DDemocratic
IL
8
Co
Photo of Abdelnasser Rashid
Abdelnasser Rashid
DDemocratic
IL
21
Co
Photo of Adam Niemerg
Adam Niemerg
RRepublican
IL
102
Co
Photo of Amy Elik
Amy Elik
RRepublican
IL
111
Co
Photo of Amy Grant
Amy Grant
RRepublican
IL
47
Co
Photo of Angie Guerrero-Cuellar
Angie Guerrero-Cuellar
DDemocratic
IL
22
Co
Photo of Anna Moeller
Anna Moeller
DDemocratic
IL
43
Co
Photo of Anthony DeLuca
Anthony DeLuca
DDemocratic
IL
80
Co
Photo of Barbara Hernandez
Barbara Hernandez
DDemocratic
IL
50
Co
Photo of Bill Hauter
Bill Hauter
RRepublican
IL
87
Co
Photo of Bob Morgan
Bob Morgan
DDemocratic
IL
58