HB4382 - 104th General Assembly
VEH CD-GRADUATED LICENSES
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Ryan Spain - Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. - Dave Severin - Jehan Gordon-Booth - Robyn Gabel, Yolonda Morris, Sharon Chung, Michael Crawford, Lisa Davis, Dan Ugaste, Rita Mayfield, Jawaharial Williams, Justin Slaughter, Natalie A. Manley, Matt Hanson, Mary Beth Canty, Anthony DeLuca, Justin Cochran, Dave Vella, Mary Gill and Joyce MasonSenate Sponsors
(Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a graduated driver's license holder who is under the age of 18 is convicted of violating State law while operating a motor vehicle with more than one passenger in the vehicle who is under the age of 20, unless any additional passenger or passengers are siblings, step-siblings, children, or stepchildren of the driver, and that results in bodily harm, permanent disability, or death to another, the graduated license shall be suspended for 6 months. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
Provides that the Act may be referred to as DJ's Law. Further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In a provision concerning the consequences if a graduated driver's license holder operates a vehicle with more than the allowed number of passengers who are under the age of 20 in the vehicle, makes changes concerning the actions that will lead to a suspension of that license and the length of time that the person will remain subject to the provision. Authorizes the Secretary of State to suspend or revoke driving privileges of any person without a preliminary hearing upon a showing of the person's record or other sufficient evidence that the person has committed a violation of provisions added to the Code by the Act. Effective January 1, 2027 (rather than immediately).
House Floor Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
Provides that the Act may be referred to as DJ's Law. Further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In a provision concerning the consequences if a graduated driver's license holder operates a vehicle with more than the allowed number of passengers who are under the age of 20 in the vehicle, makes changes concerning the actions that will lead to a suspension of that license and the length of time that the person will remain subject to the provision. Authorizes the Secretary of State to suspend or revoke driving privileges of any person without a preliminary hearing upon a showing of the person's record or other sufficient evidence that the person has been convicted of a violation of provisions added to the Code by the Act. Effective January 1, 2027 (rather than immediately).
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain |
| 1/14/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 1/14/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
| 3/23/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain |
| 3/23/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/24/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
| 3/25/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; by Voice Vote |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain |
| 3/26/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/07/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
| 4/08/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 010-000-000 |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2026 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/15/2026 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000 |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
