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HB 1120

VEH CD-BLOOD TYPE & RH FACTOR

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jaime Andrade and 11 co-sponsors

Illinois driver's licenses will optionally display blood type and RH factor starting January 1, 2026, to help first responders identify blood types during medical emergencies.

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0041
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Bill Summary · HB 1120

Legislative bill overview

HB 1120 requires the Illinois Secretary of State to add blood type and RH factor information to driver's licenses and identification cards. This data would be voluntarily provided by applicants during the license renewal or issuance process. The bill became effective January 1, 2026.

Why is this important

In medical emergencies, first responders could quickly access blood type information without waiting for hospital testing, potentially expediting transfusions and improving outcomes. This addresses a practical gap in emergency medical response while allowing individuals to opt-in to the system. The bipartisan support (unanimous passage) suggests broad agreement on the public health benefit.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Adding sensitive medical data to IDs creates a new database vulnerable to breaches, identity theft, or misuse by non-medical personnel who access driver's licenses
  • Accuracy and liability: Blood type information can change or be incorrectly recorded; medical professionals may face liability questions if they rely on outdated ID information rather than proper testing
  • Equity and access: Voluntary systems risk creating disparities where some populations opt-in more than others, potentially affecting emergency care equity; raises questions about data handling for undocumented immigrants

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

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