Bill > HB4191

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to add new protections for individuals' driver's license information. Specifically, the bill prohibits collecting driver's license information that could potentially be used to discriminate against an individual. It requires any person or entity collecting such information to disclose to the individual that their information is being gathered, which can be done through written consent. The bill also gives individuals the right to request and receive a copy of the information collected about them. The existing law already restricted the use of driver's license information to specific purposes, such as identification or completing a commercial transaction, and prohibited selling or leasing this information to third parties. The new provisions expand these protections by explicitly addressing potential discriminatory uses of personal information. If someone uses driver's license information in violation of these rules, the individual can take legal action and potentially recover damages of at least $250 per violation, plus attorney's fees. The bill maintains existing exceptions for certain government agencies and specific legal or law enforcement purposes.

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https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4191&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104