Illinois will no longer allow landlords to consider immigration status

A new Illinois law, which will go into effect next year, will prohibit landlords from discriminating against potential tenants on the basis of their immigration status.

The law was part of several pieces of legislation Pritzker signed last month, including another law aimed at giving undocumented immigrants access to state drivers licenses. The bill replaces the current Temporary Visitor Driver's License with a standard license that will last four years, a move that will impact over 300,000 people who currently hold the temporary licenses. Michael Lee is a writer at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @UAMichaelLee

"This legislation is a significant step in eliminating the barriers to opportunity that many undocumented immigrants face," Pritzker said in a statement after signing the driver's license legislation, according to Fox 32. "We’re ensuring every eligible individual can obtain a driver’s license, making our roads safer, decreasing stigma, and creating more equitable systems for all."