Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows an applicant for a driver's license to submit, with the application for a driver's license, documentation confirming an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder so such information may be included on the person's driver's license. Provides that any such documentation is confidential. Defines "autism spectrum disorder" and "intellectual disability".
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: Provides that an applicant who wishes to include information concerning an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder on the applicant's license shall include, with the application, a form prescribed by the Secretary of State that is completed and signed by a competent medical specialist confirming that the applicant has an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder and that the applicant is mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle (rather than a signed statement by a licensed health care provider confirming that the applicant has an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder). Adds a July 1, 2027 effective date.
House Floor Amendment No. 1: Provides that, upon request by an applicant who has an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder, the driver's license of the applicant shall indicate that the applicant has an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder. Removes language providing that every application form shall offer an applicant the option to include on the applicant's license whether the applicant has an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder, and an applicant who wishes to include such information on the applicant's license shall include, with the application, a form prescribed by the Secretary of State that is completed and signed by a competent medical specialist confirming that the applicant has an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder and that the applicant is mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 625 ILCS 5/1, 625 ILCS 5/6
Engrossed: 625 ILCS 5/1, 625 ILCS 5/6
Enrolled: 625 ILCS 5/1, 625 ILCS 5/6