HB3389 amends Section 6-110 of the Illinois Vehicle Code to require that a driver’s license display an applicant’s Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card number or Concealed Carry License (CCL) number, if the applicant has one. In practical terms, the bill would add firearm-related license information to the list of personal details printed on Illinois driver’s licenses, alongside items such as name, address, date of birth, and physical description.
The measure is narrowly focused on identification and record display rather than on eligibility for driving. It would direct the Secretary of State to include the FOID or concealed carry number on the face of the license when applicable, which would affect the design and issuance of driver’s licenses and the personal information shown on them. The bill does not appear to change firearm ownership rules, concealed carry licensing standards, or driver qualification requirements beyond this disclosure requirement.
Impact
If enacted, HB3389 would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by expanding the mandatory information that may appear on a driver’s license. The main legal effect would be on the Secretary of State’s licensing practices and the content of driver’s licenses issued in Illinois, requiring the inclusion of FOID or concealed carry license numbers for applicants who have them. It would affect license holders with firearm-related credentials and the state agency responsible for issuing and formatting licenses.
Sentiment
Based on the available context, there is no recorded committee debate or vote history to indicate broad support or opposition. The bill’s caption and text suggest it is a firearm-identification measure, which typically draws interest from gun-rights supporters and privacy or gun-control critics, but the provided materials do not show any formal sentiment from legislators. As introduced, the bill appears to be a proposal rather than one with documented movement through committee.
Contention
The likely point of contention is privacy and the visibility of firearm-related status on a driver’s license. Supporters may view the bill as a way to simplify identification or verification of FOID/CCL status, while opponents may argue that it unnecessarily exposes sensitive firearm-related information on a widely used government ID. Another possible concern is whether including this information could create safety, stigma, or administrative issues for license holders and the Secretary of State’s office. No specific objections or endorsements are recorded in the provided discussion materials.