Of more than 150 bills signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday, one allows undocumented immigrants in Illinois to get a standard driver’s license like citizens can get.
Pritzker’s office announced a bulk bill signing of more than 150 bills. Separately, he announced he signed House Bill 3882 which allows noncitizens to get a standard driver’s license.
“This legislation is a significant step in eliminating the barriers to opportunity that many undocumented immigrants face,” Pritzker said. “We’re ensuring every eligible individual can obtain a driver’s license, making our roads safer, decreasing stigma, and creating more equitable systems for all.”
Illinois has had a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License program for a decade that allowed noncitizens that meet certain criteria to obtain a license that noted “NOT VALID FOR IDENTIFICATION” across the top. Signed Friday, the new license will say “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY.”The measure that begins Jan. 1 was an initiative of Illinois Secretary of […]
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