IllinoisIllinois requires driver instructor applicants to meet license standards
People applying to teach driving must meet state licensing qualifications, including a two-year license history, work authorization, and a medical report.
What it does
Applicants must pass a state exam, show they can safely drive and teach, hold an Illinois driver’s license, meet education rules, and pay a $70 application and license fee.
Applicants must authorize a fingerprint-based background check. The Secretary of State may use only information reasonably related to teaching drivers, and applicants may request the investigation information before a final decision.
Applicants must include a medical examination report with their license application. A licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse may complete it.
Argument forThe background check could help the state assess whether an applicant’s record relates to safely teaching others to drive.
Argument againstApplicants may face costs and paperwork from fingerprint fees, a medical report, work authorization, and the $70 application and license fee.
More detail
Applicants must meet the listed qualifications to receive a driver training instructor license. These requirements apply to applicants for a license to teach at a driving school. Applicants must pass the Secretary of State’s exam, be physically able to drive and teach safely, hold a valid Illinois driver’s license, meet education requirements, and pay a $70 application and license fee.
Applicants must authorize a fingerprint-based criminal background check and submit their fingerprints. The check applies to people seeking a driver training instructor license and may cover criminal convictions and their outcomes. The state may use only information and standards reasonably related to an instructor’s work. Applicants may request the investigation information before the Secretary of State makes a final decision.
Applicants must include a medical examination report with their instructor license application. This applies to applicants for a driver training instructor license. A licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse may complete the report. The report must accompany the application.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Aug 7Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0811Latest
- Aug 7Effective Date January 1, 2027
- Aug 7Governor J. B. Pritzker ApprovedBecame Law
- Jun 26Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- May 29Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- May 29Passed Both Houses
- May 29Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000Passed House
- May 29Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- May 28Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short DebateMinor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- May 28Second Reading - Short DebateMinor
- May 28Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateMinor
- May 28Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000
- May 28Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 078-038-000
- May 28Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; Rep. Bob Morgan
- May 28Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
- May 28Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & SafetyMinor
- May 12Referred to Rules Committee
- May 12First ReadingMinor
- May 8Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
- Apr 17Arrived in HouseMinor
- Apr 16Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 14Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
- Mar 12Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026
- Mar 12Second ReadingMinor
- Mar 11Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026Minor
- Mar 11Do Pass Transportation; 019-000-000
- Mar 10
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 4Assigned to TransportationMinor
- Feb 17Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
- Jan 13Referred to Assignments
- Jan 13First ReadingMinor
- Jan 13Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve StadelmanIntroduced
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