SB3495Introduced in the Senate
ID CARD-GENDER DESIGNATION
Introduced by Laura Ellman, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State shall permit applicants to choose between "male", "female", or "X" (rather than "male", "female", or "non-binary") on an application for an identification card, driver's license, or permit. Provides that an applicant who wants to change the sex listed on an issued identification card, driver's license, or permit must submit a gender designation form. Sets forth the requirements of the gender designation form.
Where it stands
Sponsor Removed Sen. Chris Balkema
April 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Sponsor Removed Sen. Chris Balkema
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