HB4495 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and Illinois Vehicle Code to require that residence addresses on identification cards and driver's licenses include the county of residence.

• Makes social security number optional for standard driver's license applicants who lack a social security number; allows alternative documentation including passport, consular ID, or proof of state residence exceeding one year.

• Permits applicants to designate sex as "male," "female," or "non-binary" on identification cards and driver's licenses upon implementation of new digital issuance and facial recognition systems.

• Requires that driver's licenses issued, renewed, or corrected beginning January 1, 2025 include the county of residence as part of the applicant's address.

• Clarifies that notification of residence address changes must include the county of the new residence.