IL HB2523

Secretary of State shall rescind driver's license suspensions or cancellations made before this law's effective date for specified violations including theft of motor fuel, mental disability determinations, liquor control violations, toll violations (5 or more), and certain vehicle control violations.

Municipalities and counties must provide notice within 120 days to individuals whose licenses were suspended for failing to pay fines or penalties from 10 or more local parking, standing, or compliance violations, informing them of their right to a financial hardship hearing.

Individuals may request a hearing within 45 days of receiving notice; municipalities must conduct the hearing and determine if the person cannot pay due to financial hardship, defined as household income at or below 300% of Federal Poverty Level or participation in specified assistance programs.

Individuals determined to have financial hardship are eligible for monthly installment payment plans: $25 monthly for debts of $500 or less (up to 18 months) or $50 monthly for debts over $500 (up to 48 months); driver's licenses must be restored upon plan enrollment.

Municipalities cannot pursue other collection methods if payments are timely; if a payment is missed, they must provide 60 days' written notice before collection action; a fourth missed payment constitutes noncompliance and ends the payment plan protection.