Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain standard Illinois driver's licenses that can serve as a valid form of identification.
The new driver's licenses will replace the current Temporary Visitor Driver's License and will last for four years. Over 300,000 people in"This legislation is a significant step in eliminating the barriers to opportunity that many undocumented immigrants face," Pritzker said in a statement. "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.
Undocumented immigrants must still pass a driving test, have valid insurance, provide identification documents and prove Illinois residency for at least one year.All the news you need to know, every day
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