HB5316 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB5316

Introduced 2/9/2024, by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

15 ILCS 335/4E new

Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act. Provides that the Secretary of State shall issue a State Voter Identification Card to any natural person who is a registered voter in the State of Illinois and who applies for the card or the renewal of the card. Sets forth the requirements of the State Voter Identification Card. Provides that the State Voter Identification Card may be used for identification purposes in any lawful situation only by the person to whom it was issued. Provides that the State Voter Identification Card shall be provided free of charge. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2025, the Secretary of State shall make available to the public application forms for the State Voter Identification Card. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules for the implementation and administration of the provision. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning State government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Identification Card Act is amended by adding Section 4E as follows:

(15 ILCS 335/4E new)

Sec. 4E. State Voter Identification Card.

(a) The Secretary of State shall issue a State Voter Identification Card to any natural person who is a registered voter in the State of Illinois and who applies for the card or the renewal of the card. No State Voter Identification Card shall be issued to any person who holds a valid foreign state identification card, license, or permit, unless the person first surrenders to the Secretary of State the valid foreign state identification card, license, or permit. The card shall be prepared and supplied by the Secretary of State and shall include a photograph and signature or mark of the applicant. However, the Secretary of State may provide by rule for the issuance of State Voter Identification Cards without photographs if the applicant has a bona fide religious objection to being photographed or to the display of his or her photograph. The State Voter Identification Card may be used for identification purposes in any lawful situation only by the person to whom it was issued. A State Voter Identification Card expires 5 years after it is issued or when a voter changes his or her name or residence, whichever is earlier.

(b) A State Voter Identification Card and renewals of a State Voter Identification Card shall be provided free of charge.

(c) No later than January 1, 2025, the Secretary of State shall make available to the public application forms for the State Voter Identification Card.

(d) The Secretary of State shall adopt rules for the implementation and administration of this Section.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.