HB3048 creates the Access and Functional Needs Individual Registry Act, a new Illinois law directing the Secretary of State to establish and maintain a voluntary, statewide registry for people with access and functional needs. The registry is intended to help emergency management and other public safety partners plan for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters by identifying individuals who may need extra assistance because of disability, age, chronic health conditions, reliance on assistive technology, service animals, or transportation support.
The bill specifies what information may be collected, including contact information, residence, assistance needs, emergency contacts, and consent for data sharing. It allows enrollment through online platforms, local emergency management offices, healthcare providers, and nonprofit organizations, and it requires the Secretary of State to consult with local emergency management agencies in building the system. The act also requires annual reporting to the Governor and General Assembly, authorizes funding through state appropriations and federal or other public-safety sources, and directs the Secretary of State to adopt implementing rules.
If enacted, HB3048 would add a new statewide emergency-preparedness registry framework to Illinois law and assign the Secretary of State a new administrative role in creating and operating it. It would affect emergency management agencies, law enforcement, fire services, EMS, public health departments, healthcare providers, and community organizations that may help enroll participants or use registry information during emergencies. The bill also creates confidentiality and security obligations for registry data and establishes reporting and rulemaking requirements.
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee testimony or votes, the overall sentiment appears supportive and policy-oriented rather than contentious. The measure is framed as a public safety and emergency preparedness tool, with emphasis on helping vulnerable populations such as people with disabilities, seniors, and individuals with chronic conditions. No formal opposition, amendments, or recorded vote history is provided in the materials supplied.
The main potential points of concern are privacy, data security, and how registry information would be shared and used by public safety partners. The bill attempts to address these issues by making participation voluntary, limiting access to authorized personnel, requiring confidentiality, and allowing participants to opt out or update information. Another possible area of discussion is implementation burden, since the Secretary of State and local emergency management agencies would need to build, maintain, promote, and coordinate the registry, though no specific opposition is shown in the available record.