As used in this Act, "consular identification document" means an official identification card issued by a foreign government that meets all of the following requirements:

1. (1) The consular identification document is issued through the foreign government's consular offices for the purpose of identifying a foreign national who is living outside of that nation.

2. (2) The foreign government requires an individual to provide the following to obtain the consular identification document:

   1. (A) proof of nationality;
   2. (B) proof of identity; and
   3. (C) proof of residence in the consular district.

3. (3) The foreign government includes the following security features in the consular identification document:

   1. (A) a unique identification number;
   2. (B) an optically variable feature such as a hologram or color-shifting inks;
   3. (C) an ultraviolet image;
   4. (D) encoded information;
   5. (E) machine readable technology;
   6. (F) micro printing;
   7. (G) secure laminate; and
   8. (H) integrated photograph and signature.

4. (4) The consular identification document includes the following data:

   1. (A) the name and address of the individual to whom it is issued;
   2. (B) the date of issuance;
   3. (C) the date of expiration;
   4. (D) the name of the issuing consulate; and
   5. (E) an identification number. The consular identification document must include an English translation of the data fields.
5. (5) The issuing consulate has filed with the Illinois State Police a copy of the issuing consulate's consular identification document and a certification of the procedures that are used to satisfy the requirements of paragraphs (2) and (3).

(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)