Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that if a graduated driver's license holder who is under the age of 18 is convicted of violating State law while operating a motor vehicle with more than one passenger in the vehicle who is under the age of 20, unless any additional passenger or passengers are siblings, step-siblings, children, or stepchildren of the driver, and that results in bodily harm, permanent disability, or death to another, the graduated license shall be suspended for 6 months. Effective immediately.
House Committee Amendment No. 1: Provides that the Act may be referred to as DJ's Law. Further amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. In a provision concerning the consequences if a graduated driver's license holder operates a vehicle with more than the allowed number of passengers who are under the age of 20 in the vehicle, makes changes concerning the actions that will lead to a suspension of that license and the length of time that the person will remain subject to the provision. Authorizes the Secretary of State to suspend or revoke driving privileges of any person without a preliminary hearing upon a showing of the person's record or other sufficient evidence that the person has committed a violation of provisions added to the Code by the Act. Effective January 1, 2027 (rather than immediately).

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 625 ILCS 5/6