SPRINGFIELD – Legislation to lower fees for people under 18 years of age who seek a duplicate copy of their state issued ID was signed into law last week.

“For safety purposes, it is important for young people to have a form of identification ,” Villivalam (D-Chicago) said. “I believe that this fee reduction will encourage more youth to obtain their ID card and ensure all have access to identification, regardless of socioeconomic status. I am proud to have worked with Secretary White and Representative D’Amico to move this legislation forward.”

HB 808 reduces the fee for original, renewal, and duplicated Illinois ID cards for teenagers to $5 from from $10.

This legislation takes effect immediately.