Bill Text: IL HB3685 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Chaptered

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Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may grant a waiver to the requirement that religious organization bus drivers hold a valid driver's license for 3 years prior to the date of application if there was a break of 30 days or less in holding a valid driver's license during that 3 year period.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)

Status: (Passed) 2014-08-15 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0884 [HB3685 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HB3685-Chaptered.html

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Public Act 098-0884
HB3685 Enrolled LRB098 13825 MLW 48355 b
AN ACT concerning transportation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing
Sections 6-106.2, 6-106.3, and 6-106.4 as follows:
(625 ILCS 5/6-106.2) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-106.2)
Sec. 6-106.2. Religious organization bus driver. A
religious organization bus driver shall meet the following
requirements:
1. is 21 years of age or older;
2. has a valid and properly classified driver's license
issued by the Secretary of State;
3. has held a valid driver's license, not necessarily
of the same classification, for 3 years prior to the date
of application. A lapse in the renewal of the driver's
license of 30 days or less shall not render the applicant
ineligible. The Secretary of State may, in his or her
discretion, grant a waiver for a lapse in the renewal of
the driver's license in excess of 30 days;
4. has demonstrated an ability to exercise reasonable
care in the safe operation of religious organization buses
in accordance with such standards as the Secretary of State
prescribes including a driving test in a religious

organization bus; and
5. has not been convicted of any of the following
offenses within 3 years of the date of application:
Sections 11-401 (leaving the scene of a traffic accident
involving death or personal injury), 11-501 (driving under
the influence), 11-503 (reckless driving), 11-504 (drag
racing), and 11-506 (street racing) of this Code, or
Sections 9-3 (manslaughter or reckless homicide) and 12-5
(reckless conduct arising from the use of a motor vehicle)
of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012.
(Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/6-106.3) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-106.3)
Sec. 6-106.3. Senior citizen transportation - driver. A
driver of a vehicle operated solely for the purpose of
providing transportation for the elderly in connection with the
activities of any public or private organization shall meet the
following requirements:
(1) is 21 years of age or older;
(2) has a valid and properly classified driver's
license issued by the Secretary of State;
(3) has had a valid driver's license, not necessarily
of the same classification, for 3 years prior to the date
of application. A lapse in the renewal of the driver's
license of 30 days or less shall not render the applicant
ineligible. The Secretary of State may, in his or her

discretion, grant a waiver for a lapse in the renewal of
the driver's license in excess of 30 days;
(4) has demonstrated his ability to exercise
reasonable care in the safe operation of a motor vehicle
which will be utilized to transport persons in accordance
with such standards as the Secretary of State prescribes
including a driving test in such motor vehicle; and
(5) has not been convicted of any of the following
offenses within 3 years of the date of application:
Sections 11-401 (leaving the scene of a traffic accident
involving death or personal injury), 11-501 (driving under
the influence), 11-503 (reckless driving), 11-504 (drag
racing), and 11-506 (street racing) of this Code, or
Sections 9-3 (manslaughter or reckless homicide) and 12-5
(reckless conduct arising from the use of a motor vehicle)
of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012.
(Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
(625 ILCS 5/6-106.4) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-106.4)
Sec. 6-106.4. For-profit ridesharing arrangement - driver.
No person may drive a commuter van while it is being used for a
for-profit ridesharing arrangement unless such person:
(1) is 21 years of age or older;
(2) has a valid and properly classified driver's
license issued by the Secretary of State;
(3) has held a valid driver's license, not necessarily

of the same classification, for 3 years prior to the date
of application. A lapse in the renewal of the driver's
license of 30 days or less shall not render the applicant
ineligible. The Secretary of State may, in his or her
discretion, grant a waiver for a lapse in the renewal of
the driver's license in excess of 30 days;
(4) has demonstrated his ability to exercise
reasonable care in the safe operation of commuter vans used
in for-profit ridesharing arrangements in accordance with
such standards as the Secretary of State may prescribe,
which standards may require a driving test in a commuter
van; and
(5) has not been convicted of any of the following
offenses within 3 years of the date of application:
Sections 11-401 (leaving the scene of a traffic accident
involving death or personal injury), 11-501 (driving under
the influence), 11-503 (reckless driving), 11-504 (drag
racing), and 11-506 (street racing) of this Code, or
Sections 9-3 (manslaughter or reckless homicide) and 12-5
(reckless conduct arising from the use of a motor vehicle)
of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012.
(Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)