SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) spoke on the House Floor Wednesday to detail his concerns with risks associated to unvetted, illegal immigrants being issued Commercial Drivers Licences (CDLs) through the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
Rep. Halbrook said: “Illinois is the transportation hub of America. Our roads carry traffic from every direction — north, south, east, and west. If Illinois fails to protect the integrity of commercial licensing, the consequences do not stop at our state line. This threatens Illinois families, interstate commerce, and public safety across the nation.”
Halbrook went on to highlight multiple instances since 2025 where innocent American motorists were injured or killed by drivers with questionable legal status. “These incidents in Indiana, California, Washington, and Florida are not isolated. Illinois residents deserve to know that the person driving an 80,000-pound truck next to their family has been legally cleared, fully vetted, and properly licensed.”
The Republican lawmaker from Shelbyville concluded his comments by calling for Illinois to do the following: Conduct an immediate review of all recently issued non-domiciled CDLs; Halt the issuance of any new non-domiciled CDLs until verification protocols meet federal standards; Establish a working relationship with federal authorities to ensure full compliance with FMCSA rules; and Report transparently to the public on steps taken to protect Illinois families.
Watch Rep. Halbrook’s full comments from the House Floor here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0jMkGkJoUo
For more information, please contact Rep Halbrook’s office at 217-342-0220 or visit his website RepHalbrook.com.
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State Representative Brad Halbrook, is currently in his 7th term as State Representative in the Illinois General Assembly. Rep. Halbrook’s 107th district includes several communities in the following Central Illinois counties: Macon, Shelby, Christian, Effingham, Montgomery, Cumberland, and Moultrie. Rep. Halbrook dedicates his term in office to pursuing conservative public policy, holding government accountable, and fighting high state and local taxes.