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HB 4199

TEMP/NONCOMPLY DRIVERS LICENSE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

HB 4199 restores temporary visitor's driver's licenses and clarifies consular ID acceptance, impacting applicants and state agencies while facilitating voter registration.

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Bill Summary · HB 4199

Summary of HB 4199 - TEMP/NONCOMPLY DRIVERS LICENSE

Bill Information:
- Bill Number: HB 4199
- Title: TEMP/NONCOMPLY DRIVERS LICENSE
- Status: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
- Introduced: November 10, 2025
- Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

HB 4199 aims to amend several existing laws in Illinois, specifically the Consular Identification Document Act, the Election Code, the Illinois Identification Card Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. The primary intent of the bill is to restore provisions related to temporary visitor's driver's licenses and non-compliant licenses that were altered by Public Act 103-210. This restoration is intended to clarify the acceptance of consular identification documents and the requirements for obtaining certain types of driver's licenses.

Key Provisions

  1. Amendments to Existing Laws:

    • The bill amends the Consular Identification Document Act to ensure that consular identification documents are accepted as valid identification for certain purposes, but not for obtaining a REAL ID compliant driver's license, except for temporary visitor's driver's licenses.
    • It reinstates language that was previously removed, clarifying that consular identification documents do not establish lawful U.S. immigration status.

  2. Driver's License and Voter Registration:

    • The bill modifies the Election Code to establish a dual-purpose application process for driver's licenses and state identification cards. This allows applications that meet federal REAL ID requirements to also serve as voter registration applications.
    • It specifies that applications for temporary visitor's driver's licenses will not be included in this dual-purpose application process.

  3. Clarifications on Identification Requirements:

    • State agencies and local governments are required to accept consular identification documents for identification purposes, but they can still require additional information to verify identity or address.
    • The bill outlines exceptions where federal law may dictate different identification requirements.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Individuals Seeking Driver's Licenses: The bill primarily affects individuals applying for temporary visitor's driver's licenses and those using consular identification documents for identification purposes.
  • State Agencies and Local Governments: These entities will need to adjust their identification acceptance policies in accordance with the new provisions outlined in the bill.
  • Voter Registration Applicants: Individuals applying for driver's licenses or state ID cards will have the opportunity to register to vote simultaneously, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

Procedural Aspects

  • Effective Date: The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.
  • Legislative Actions: The bill was filed with the Clerk on November 10, 2025, by Rep. Tony M. McCombie, and is currently in the legislative process.

This summary provides an overview of HB 4199, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and the potential impact on individuals and state agencies in Illinois.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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