HB4184
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What this bill does
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Prohibits a person from being issued, renewed, or allowed a driver's license or permit if the person is not a citizen of the United States. Requires the applicant for a driver's license to, in an application for a driver's license, affirm that the applicant is able to read and write in English. Requires the applicant for a commercial learner's permit to be a United States citizen, which prohibits lawfully permanent residents or foreign domiciled persons from applying for a commercial learner's permit. Requires the applicant for a commercial learner's permit to certify on the application that the applicant is able to read and write in the English language. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 312 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam M. Niemerg | Chief sponsor | 40 | $25,000.00 | Keyes Manufacturing Co. Inc ($3,000.00); Illinois Bankers PAC ($2,500.00); Ameren ($2,000.00) |
| Chris Miller | Sponsor | 10 | $9,450.00 | Fred Helmuth ($2,500.00); Larry Weis ($2,000.00); Illinois Soybean Association ($1,000.00) |
| Brad Halbrook | Sponsor | 16 | $11,842.45 | Realtor PAC ($2,500.00); Candidate Mom ($2,000.00); CHEMPAC ($1,000.00) |
| Jason R. Bunting | Sponsor | 134 | $67,900.00 | Ameren Illinois ($5,500.00); Roland Gantzert ($2,700.00); Illinois Corn Growers Assn. PAC ($2,500.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Policy PAC | Brad Halbrook, Chris Miller, Adam M. Niemerg | $2,750.00 |
| David Falk | Brad Halbrook, Adam M. Niemerg | $2,000.00 |
| Jeanne Ives | Brad Halbrook, Chris Miller | $2,000.00 |
| Illinois Farm Bureau Activator | Adam M. Niemerg, Jason R. Bunting | $1,750.00 |
| Car of Illinois | Chris Miller, Adam M. Niemerg | $1,000.00 |
| Mark Esarey | Chris Miller, Adam M. Niemerg | $1,000.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | — | — | 2 | $5,500.00 |
| Keyes Manufacturing Co. Inc | — | — | 1 | $3,000.00 |
| Illinois Policy PAC | — | — | 3 | $2,750.00 |
| Roland Gantzert | Farmer | Self | 3 | $2,700.00 |
| Illinois Bankers PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Fred Helmuth | President | Okaw Properties Inc. | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Realtor PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| Illinois Corn Growers Assn. PAC | — | — | 1 | $2,500.00 |
| David Falk | pharmacist | self employed | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| Ameren | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| Jeanne Ives | Self Employed | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| Larry Weis | Insurance Salesman | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Candidate Mom | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| J'S Automotive Shop LLC | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Gary Swartz | Farmer | Self | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| Constellation Energy Generation Inc. | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| Lyondell Chemical Company PAC | — | — | 2 | $2,000.00 |
| Nucor Corp PAC of IL | — | — | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Illinois Farm Bureau Activator | — | — | 3 | $1,750.00 |
| James Bunting | — | — | 4 | $1,600.00 |
| Frobish Grain Farms LLC | — | — | 2 | $1,500.00 |
| Connie Watters | Farmer | Self | 2 | $1,500.00 |
| Jill Kodat | Administrative Assistant | Morris Elementary District 54 | 3 | $1,200.00 |
| J&J Ventures | — | — | 1 | $1,000.00 |
| Car of Illinois | — | — | 2 | $1,000.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
6 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-12-02 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Jason R. Bunting. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-10-28 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Adam M. Niemerg House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-10-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-10-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-11-21 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Chris Miller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-11-21 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Brad Halbrook Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-12-02 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Jason R. Bunting Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |