HB 4748

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the State Finance Act. Provides that the Secretary of State, in compliance with the federal REAL ID Act, may issue a driver's certificate that clearly states on its face that it may not be accepted by any Federal agency for federal identification or any other official purpose. Provides that the driver's certificate must be distinguishable from a driver's license or permit. Provides that one of these driver's certificates may be issued to an applicant who is an immigrant residing in this State, is ineligible to obtain a social security number, and is ineligible to receive a driver's license. Establishes requirements for the application. Provides that an applicant for one of these certificates must pay an additional fee of not less than $50, to be set by the Secretary of State by rule, to be deposited into the Secretary of State Immigrant Driver's Certificate Fund. Creates the Secretary of State Immigrant Driver's Certificate Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys deposited into the fund shall, subject to appropriation, be used by the Secretary of State to pay for the additional costs associated with immigrant applicants for driver's certificates. Provides that a person denied a driver's certificate may seek administrative review. Provides that a driver's certificate may not be used to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card or a driver's license from another state. Provides that the Secretary of State shall, in conjunction with the Illinois State Police, establish administrative procedures for determining and identifying ineligible Firearm Owner's Identification Card applicants, to ensure compliance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides for severability of the bill's provisions. Effective immediately.