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HB 4758

JOB APPLICATION-DRIVER LICENSE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Carol Ammons and 45 co-sponsors

Illinois bill prohibits employers from requiring driver's licenses in hiring unless essential to job duties, expanding employment access for unlicensed workers.

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Bill Summary · HB 4758

Legislative bill overview

HB 4758 would prohibit employers in Illinois from requiring applicants to present a driver's license as a condition of employment or during the hiring process, except where a valid driver's license is essential to performing job duties. The bill aims to remove a barrier that may disproportionately affect individuals who lack licenses due to cost, disability, or documentation issues.

Why is this important

Many qualified job seekers lack driver's licenses for reasons unrelated to job performance, including economic barriers to obtaining one, disability, or immigration status complications. This bill could expand employment opportunities for approximately 10-15% of working-age adults without licenses while potentially increasing the labor pool for employers facing workforce shortages.

Potential points of contention

  • Employer verification concerns: Employers typically use driver's licenses as a standard identity verification document for I-9 compliance and background checks; the bill's carve-out for "essential" job duties may create ambiguity about which positions qualify
  • Industry impact variance: Transportation, delivery, rideshare, and commercial driving sectors genuinely require licenses, while office, retail, and manufacturing roles may not, creating implementation complexity across diverse employers
  • Enforcement mechanism unclear: The bill lacks specified penalties or enforcement procedures for violations, raising questions about how violations would be detected and remedied

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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