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HB4758

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JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE

What this bill does

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.

Sponsor: Gregg Johnson Chamber: House Introduced: 2026-02-02
Stuck
P(Advance)
23.9%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
4.5%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
6.2%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 76% FORECAST

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 51 days ago · SLOW

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Action History

8 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2026-02-02 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Gregg Johnson House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2026-02-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-02-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2026-02-05 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Edgar González, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-02-06 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2026-02-06 Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2026-02-11 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-02-17 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2026-02-02 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Gregg Johnson House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2026-02-04 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-04 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-05 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Edgar González, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-06 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2026-02-06 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2026-02-11 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-17 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +