Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 4200 — SERVICE MEMBER IDENTIFICATION

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and Illinois Identification Card Act to provide that for every applicant who applies for an identification card (a State identification card or driver's license), the Secretary of State must inquire as to whether the applicant is a service member for purposes of issuing a distinct identification card. Provides that the Secretary of State shall determine by rule what forms of proof of a person's status as a service member are acceptable, and the design of the distinct identification card is in the Secretary of State's discretion. Defines "service member" to mean a member of the armed services or reserve forces of the United States or a member of the Illinois National Guard. Effective January 1, 2010.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the application process for driver's licenses and identification cards by requiring the Secretary of State to inquire about an applicant's status as a service member.

  • 625 ILCS 5/6-106

    The Secretary of State must inquire as to whether the applicant is a service member for purposes of issuing a distinct identification card.

    Adds a requirement for the Secretary of State to inquire about service member status when applying for a permit or license.

  • 625 ILCS 5/6-110

    The Secretary shall determine by rule what forms of proof of a person's status as a service member are acceptable.

    Establishes that the Secretary of State will set rules for acceptable proof of service member status.

  • 625 ILCS 5/6-110

    Defines 'service member' to mean a member of the armed services or reserve forces of the United States or a member of the Illinois National Guard.

    Clarifies the definition of 'service member' for the context of issuing identification cards.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry L. Mitchell

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kay Hatcher

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe

Sponsors

  • Michael P. McAuliffe · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Michael P. McAuliffe

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4200 do?
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and Illinois Identification Card Act to provide that for every applicant who applies for an identification card (a State identification card or driver's license), the Secretary of State must inquire as to whether the applicant is a service member for purposes of issuing a distinct identification card. Provides that the Secretary of State shall determine by rule what forms of proof of a person's status as a service member are acceptable, and the design of the distinct identification card is in the Secretary of State's discretion. Defines "service member" to mean a member of the armed services or reserve forces of the United States or a member of the Illinois National Guard. Effective January 1, 2010.
Who sponsors HB 4200?
HB 4200 is sponsored by Michael P. McAuliffe.
What is the current status of HB 4200?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4200?
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