The Road Safety and Fairness Act has been signed into law by Governor Pritzker after passing the General Assembly unanimously earlier this year.
The new law raises the age at which a person needs to take a behind-the-wheel driving test to renew their driver's license from 79 to 87.
Drivers ages 79 and 80 will however still need to visit a DMV facility in order to take a vision test, and in addition to that, drivers between the ages of 81 and 86 will still be required to renew their license in person every two years.
Illinois is currently the only state in the nation that requires a driving test for seniors based on their age. The new law takes effect on July 1, 2026.