§ 37 — Study on age-related changes that affect driving abilities

By October 1, 2023, the Secretary of State shall conduct a study on age-related changes in vision, physical functioning, and the ability to reason and remember, as well as any other diseases and medications that might affect safe driving abilities. When conducting the study, the Secretary of State may utilize data or academic studies conducted by other sources, including, but not limited to, other states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Geriatrics Society, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Upon completion of the study, if the study shows that there is no immediate risk to public safety, the Secretary of State may adopt administrative rules to raise the age requirement for actual demonstrations, provided that the required age shall be no lower than the minimum age required under subsection (c) of Section 6-109 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 102-1103, eff. 12-6-22; 103-140, eff. 6-30-23.)