Bill > HB5539

This bill amends Illinois law to modernize identification and driver's license systems by officially recognizing and regulating "mobile identification cards" and "mobile driver's licenses," which are digital versions of physical IDs stored on a mobile device. Key provisions include ensuring that when a mobile ID or driver's license is presented for verification, the person or entity requesting it (a "relying party," which can include law enforcement) cannot take physical possession of the mobile device itself. The bill also clarifies that the use of a mobile ID or driver's license does not grant permission to search or access other data on the device, and it mandates that the verification process must allow the holder to keep their device. Furthermore, it updates references to conform to these new mobile identification standards within both the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code, ensuring consistency in how these digital credentials are handled and protected.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5539&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104