MOBILE ID CARDS & LICENSES
Summary
Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act. Changes references from "electronic credential" to "mobile identification card". Provides that no relying party, including law enforcement, may take physical possession of a mobile identification card holder's mobile device for purposes of verifying the mobile identification card holder's identity. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Inserts conforming provisions concerning requirements for mobile driver's licenses. Makes other changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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