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Introduced
08/20/2025
08/20/2025
In Committee
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Repeals the Illinois TRUST Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Identification Card Act, removing provisions that prohibit the disclosure of certain information to immigration agents. Makes corresponding changes in the Illinois Vehicle Code, repealing provisions that restrict the release of certain information to immigration agents. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the Illinois TRUST Act, which previously restricted how state agencies could cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Specifically, the bill removes provisions from the Illinois Identification Card Act that prohibited the disclosure of personal information to immigration agents. Under the previous law, the Secretary of State was generally barred from sharing personal identification information with immigration agents, with very limited exceptions like court orders. The bill eliminates these restrictions, effectively making it easier for immigration agents to obtain personal identification information from state records. The bill also repeals a similar provision in the Illinois Vehicle Code that restricted information sharing with immigration authorities. By removing these protections, the bill makes it simpler for federal immigration enforcement agencies to access state-held personal identification documents and information. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, meaning these changes will be implemented right away.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt (on 10/15/2025)
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