SB1253 - 104th General Assembly

NO SENIOR LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
Last Action

1/24/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/6-103from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-103
625 ILCS 5/6-115from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-115
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions

Date Chamber Action
1/24/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
1/24/2025 Senate First Reading
1/24/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments