Relating to elections.

2025 Regular Session

Requires Illinois driver licenses to bear the holder's FOID or Concealed Carry License number (if applicable), enabling quicker verification for firearm credentials.

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview / Purpose

HB 3389 (625 ILCS 5/6‑110) would require that a driver's license include an applicant’s Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) or Concealed Carry License (CCL) number, when the applicant possesses one. The bill amends Section 6‑110 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to add that FOID or CCL number to the set of identifying information displayed on a driver's license.

Key Provisions

Amends 625 ILCS 5/6‑110 to require that a driver's license "bear ... the Firearm Owners Identification or Concealed Carry license number, if applicable," in addition to existing items such as name, address, date of birth and description.

The provision is written as conditional ("if applicable") so only licenses for persons holding a FOID or CCL would display that number.

The bill leaves intact other existing provisions of Section 6‑110 (graduated license limits, photo discretionary provisions, organ donor formatting, spaces for decals, address options for certain employees, etc.). It does not specify additional data-handling, security, or eligibility changes for FOID/CCL programs.

No effective date is specified in the introduced version.

Who would be affected

Individuals issued Illinois driver's licenses who also hold a FOID or CCL (their license would include the FOID/CCL number).

The Illinois Secretary of State (administration and printing of licenses; updating forms, databases, and printing processes).

Law enforcement and other entities that read or inspect driver's licenses (they would have access to FOID/CCL numbers on licenses presented).

Potentially, holders of instruction permits or identification cards if parallel administrative rules are applied (Section 6‑110 governs driver's licenses; some related subsections reference permits/IDs).

Administrative & Practical Implications

Secretary of State operations would need to capture and print FOID/CCL numbers on licenses and update issuance software, card layouts, and training.

Data privacy and security considerations arise from placing firearm credential numbers on a widely carried identity document; HB 3389’s text does not add new privacy protections or limits on disclosure.

Could simplify on-the-spot verification of firearm-related credentials for entities that currently cross‑reference a license and FOID/CCL record.

Procedural status & timeline

Introduced by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer — first read 2/18/2025 (filed 2/26/2025).

Referred to Transportation Committee (3/21/2025).

Public hearing held 5/01/2025; testimony recorded.

Reported favorably without amendment in committee (5/13/2025).

Committee report filed and sent to Calendars (5/15/2025).

Companion bill: SB 995.

Sponsor

Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (primary)

This summary reflects the introduced bill text and actions through 2025‑05‑15. The bill does not include implementation details (e.g., timelines, costs, or data-protection measures) beyond the single statutory amendment adding FOID/CCL numbers to the list of items a driver's license must display.

Bill