HB4758 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 75/10  
820 ILCS 75/17 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/02/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson
2/04/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
2/04/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
2/05/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy