In one paragraph
Illinois' Public Act 102-0354 (SB 225) bars the Secretary of State from providing facial recognition search services, or photographs obtained in issuing driver's licenses, permits or state identification cards, to any federal, State or local law enforcement agency or other governmental entity for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. The ban does not apply to requests for facial recognition searches or photographs whose purpose relates to criminal activity other than immigration violations. It amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Approved and effective August 13, 2021.
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What it means for business
No duties for businesses. It limits how the Secretary of State shares driver's license and state ID photos and facial recognition searches with government agencies for immigration enforcement.
Key provisions
- Illinois Identification Card Act, Sec. 11(f) (15 ILCS 335/11): the Secretary of State may not provide facial recognition search services or photographs obtained in issuing an identification card to any federal, State or local law enforcement agency or other governmental entity for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws
- Illinois Vehicle Code, Sec. 6-110.1(b) (625 ILCS 5/6-110.1): the same ban for facial recognition search services and photographs obtained in issuing a driver's license or permit
- Exception: requests from those agencies or entities for facial recognition search services or photographs when the purpose relates to criminal activity other than violations of immigration laws
- The existing rules letting the Secretary release personal information and photographs to law enforcement for investigations now apply except as otherwise provided in these Sections
- Approved August 13, 2021 (Public Act 102-0354); effective upon becoming law
Latest legislative action
Aug 13, 2021. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0354
Sponsors (showing 5 of 34)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Cunningham D | Primary |
| Celina Villanueva D | Primary |
| Christine Radogno | Primary |
| Cristina Castro D | Primary |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Primary |
Roll call votes
Concurrence, Amendment 1 May 31, 2021
40 yea18 nay1 otherPassed
Third Reading May 27, 2021
65 yea47 nay6 otherPassed
Third Reading Apr 22, 2021
37 yea14 nay8 otherPassed
Amendments (1)
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House Amendment 001 Not adopted 2021-05-20
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