New Illinois Laws Effective July 1, 2026 Include Changes To Senior Driving Tests, More

New Illinois Laws Effective July 1, 2026 Include Changes To Senior Driving Tests, More

SPRINGFIELD – Over 20 new laws are set to take effect in Illinois starting July 1, 2026, bringing changes to senior driving tests, pandemic-era business practices, and more.License Renewal Driving Tests Not Needed For Some SeniorsHB1226 no longer requires Illinois drivers ages 79-86 to take a driving test in order to renew their license.Drivers in this age group will still need to renew their licenses in person at a Department of Motor Vehicles …

New Illinois laws | Heat warning extended | Block 59 mural

What’s changing with 7 new Illinois laws in effect July 1 The middle of the year brings a new state budget and the effective date for several new laws in Illinois.  While one new law pushes back the start date of a gas tax increase until the beginning of 2027, several others — affecting cyberbullying protections, alcohol sales, driver’s license renewals for seniors and early childhood education — are now in effect.  Read more about the new legis…