For Immediate Release
Contact: Patty Schuh (217)782-5530
Springfield, Ill. – Illinois’ House lawmakers approved legislation (Senate Bill 957) on Jan. 8 that would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for a temporary driver’s license, a move applauded by Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), a chief sponsor of the legislation who said the measure would improve safety on Illinois roads.
“This is an excellent example of state lawmakers working together to address a serious public safety issue. A lot of work went into addressing concerns that prevented this concept from advancing in the past, and I believe the bill represents a reasonable compromise containing adequate safeguards to ensure against fraud,” said Radogno. “This legislation may not be a perfect solution, but it is a good faith effort from state legislators on both sides of the aisle to increase safety on Illinois’ roadways.”
Having been approved by the Illinois Senate and House, the measure will now advance to Gov. Pat Quinn to be signed into law.
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