IL House Approves Illegal Immigrant Driver`s License Bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has approved legislation allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driver`s licenses.

House lawmakers approved the bill 65 to 46. The measure now heads to Gov. Pat Quinn`s desk, who has said he`ll sign it.

Supporters of the bill that sailed through the state Senate have been bipartisan. They call it a matter of public safety that will allow an estimated 250,000 illegal immigrants of driving age in Illinois to get driver`s licenses.

The licenses would not be used for identification purposes like to board a plane. Anyone who applies will have to take driver`s tests, prove Illinois residency and have a picture taken that would go into a state database.

Washington and New Mexico allow illegal immigrants to get licenses.?

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