JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE House SponsorsRep. Gregg Johnson-Laura Faver Dias-Joyce Mason-Rita Mayfield-Rick Ryan, Kevin John Olickal, Edgar González, Jr., Michael Crawford, Kelly M. Cassidy, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Lilian Jiménez, Lisa Davis, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Theresa Mah, Carol Ammons, Barbara Hernandez, Jay Hoffman, Will Guzzardi, Dagmara Avelar, Matt Hanson, Nicolle Grasse, Norma Hernandez, Kam Buckner and Lindsey LaPointe 3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 820 ILCS 75/10820 ILCS 75/17 new 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. 2/2/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson 2/4/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 2/4/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason 2/5/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr. 2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford 2/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy 2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock 2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez 2/24/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield 2/24/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan 2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis 2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez 2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah 2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons 2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez 2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman 2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi 2/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar 3/3/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson 3/4/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse 3/4/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez 3/5/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner 3/6/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias 3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee 3/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 3/19/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-009-000 3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate