HB6228 Summary

• Creates a "driver's certificate" for Illinois residents who meet specific requirements, clearly marked as not acceptable for federal identification purposes and visually distinct from standard driver's licenses.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid federal tax ID or social security number, valid passport, proof of fingerprinting by Illinois State Police, and surrender any false identification documents.

• Establishes the Secretary of State Driver's Certificate Fund as a special fund to cover costs associated with issuing driver's certificates and specialized verification procedures for applicants.

• Sets the driver's certificate fee at $10 plus an additional fee of at least $50 (set by rule), with most fees deposited into the Driver's Certificate Fund.

• Requires applicants to obtain liability insurance within 30 days of receiving the certificate and makes the driver's certificate subject to all vehicle code provisions including mandatory insurance requirements; the program becomes inoperative 5 years after the effective date but issued certificates remain valid until expiration.