New Illinois Laws Go Into Effect On July 1

On July 1, 2024, new laws will take effect in Illinois:

Driver’s Licenses Available To Noncitizen Immigrants

On July 1, 2024, undocumented immigrants will be allowed to get a driver’s license. House Bill 2883 would allow noncitizen residents to receive a standard driver’s license with the wording “Fderal Limits Apply” printed on top. These licenses would replace the current Temporary Visitor Driver’s License (TVDL), which undocumented immigrants can use legally today, according to the Illinois Secretary of State.

Those eligible for a TVDL must have lived in Illinois for more than a year and do...