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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. For specified applications, change of address forms, or recertifications of a driver's license or State identification card, provides that the application, form, or recertification shall serve as a dual-purpose application when the applicant presents specified identification (rather than meets the requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005). Modifies requirements of the dual-purpose application. Modifies the content of the written notice required to be given by the Office of the Secretary of State to each applicant and requires the Office of the Secretary of State to determine whether each applicant is currently registered to vote in Illinois and the applicant's registration address. Provides that, if an applicant provides the Secretary of State with an identification document which demonstrates that the applicant is not a United States citizen, the application shall not serve as a dual-purpose application. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to make conforming changes. Provides that changes made by the amendatory Act that require implementation shall be implemented no later than January 1, 2027. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Election Code and Vehicle Code to modify the automatic voter registration process at the Secretary of State's driver services facilities. The bill changes how individuals can register to vote when applying for or renewing a driver's license or state identification card. Key provisions include requiring applicants to present documentation establishing United States citizenship, allowing applicants to register to vote through a dual-purpose application, and providing more detailed language about citizenship verification and voter registration notifications. The bill mandates that agencies inform applicants about voter registration requirements, penalties for false registration, and provide notices in multiple languages. It ensures that individuals who do not wish to register or who are not citizens can opt out of the voter registration process. The bill also requires the Secretary of State's offices and designated voter registration agencies to display signage and provide materials in covered languages as defined by the federal Voting Rights Act and the five most common non-English languages in Illinois. Importantly, the bill sets an implementation deadline of January 1, 2027, giving agencies time to update their systems and processes to comply with the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1530&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1530.htm |
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