IL SB3736

Replaces the "REAL ID Act of 2005" requirement with a new standard requiring applicants to present documentation establishing U.S. citizenship (valid passport, birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certificate of Citizenship) to trigger dual-purpose voter registration applications at Secretary of State driver services facilities and designated voter registration agencies.

Creates two categories of dual-purpose applications: one for applicants presenting citizenship documentation (automatic registration unless declined), and one for applicants with ambiguous citizenship status who affirmatively attest to citizenship in writing (requires separate signature under penalty of perjury).

Prohibits dual-purpose voter registration applications when applicants present documentation establishing they are not U.S. citizens, and requires clear written notice to all applicants about voter registration qualifications, penalties for false claims including immigration consequences, and opportunity to decline registration.

Adds new Section 1A-16.3 requiring language assistance in covered languages under the Voting Rights Act at driver services facilities and designated voter registration agencies, plus materials in the 5 most common non-English languages statewide for dual-purpose application processing.

Requires all changes to be implemented by January 1, 2026, and modifies procedures for updating voter registration based on address changes and designated automatic voter registration agencies that do not receive citizenship documentation.