ILLINOIS MAY REDUCE DUI ALCOHOL LIMIT TO .05

Posted on June 9, 2026 by mdkeenan

A bill to reduce the alcohol limit for DUI from .08 to .05 is currently under consideration in the Illinois House of Representatives.

So far, the bill is in its early stages. As of June 9, 2026, the bill had had a first reading and been assigned to the rules committee. The next step is for it to go to a substantive committee. See https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?GAID=18&DocNum=4333&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=164856&SessionID=114 for most recent bill status.

According to Frank Harris, the director of State Government Affairs for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), a change in the law could save 44 lives per year. See Illinois considers lowering DUI limit, advocates say it could save 44 lives a year.

If you are charged with DUI or similar offense, contact an experienced DUI law attorney immediately. An attorney can review your case for its best possible defense. Did the police have probable cause to stop you? Can the police prove you were driving the car? Was your driving actually impaired? Can you fight the Secretary of State’s automatic suspension of your driver’s license? An attorney can determine a course of action based on the answers to these questions.

If you have questions about this or another related Illinois criminal or traffic matter, please contact Matt Keenan at 847-568-0160 or email matt@mattkeenanlaw.com.

(Besides Skokie, Matt Keenan also serves the communities of Arlington Heights, Chicago, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glenview, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Rolling Meadows, Wilmette and Winnetka.)

 

About mdkeenan

A criminal and school law attorney with over 17 years of experience, I have successfully represented clients all over the Chicago area. My practice includes DUI, felony, criminal, misdemeanor, homicide, internet crime, retail theft, traffic offenses, cyberstalking, drug crimes, weapons violations, domestic battery and juvenile crime. I also represent families involving school cases. My clients come from all over the Chicago area including Skokie, Wilmette, Niles, Northbrook, Glenview, Evanston, Winnetka, Highland park, Northfield, Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Mount Prospect. I am a member of the ACLU and the Illinois State Bar Association. I serve as a volunteer for First Defense Legal Aid. Se habla espanol.
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