Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: passed_lower. Latest action: May 12, 2026.
JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE.
Amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act. Provides that, unless driving is an essential job function or is related to a legitimate business purpose for a position, an employer or employment agency shall not: (1) refuse to hire, segregate, or act with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure or terms, or privileges or conditions of employment on the basis of an applicant or employee not possessing a driver's license; or (2) include a statement in a posting for a job opening for the position that an applicant must have a valid driver's license. Defines "driver's license"". Effective January 1, 2027."
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-05-12 | Status | passed_lower |
| 2026-05-12 | Latest Action | 5/12/2026 - Senate: |