HB 318 - Prohibits Local Governments from Recognizing Identity Documents issued by Foreign Governments - North Carolina Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Local Governments from Recognizing Identity Documents issued by Foreign Governments

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits local and state governments from recognizing identity documents issued by foreign governments.

Highlights:

  • Specifies that the following documents cannot be used in determining an individual’s identity or residency by a government official (Sec. 11):
    • An identity document, or matricula consular, issued by a consulate or embassy of another country, other than a valid passport; or
    • An identity document issued by any individual, organization, county, city, or other local authority, except where authorized for use of this purpose by the General Assembly.
  • Prohibits a county or city from creating a policy, ordinance, or procedure that limits or restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws (Sec. 15).

   

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits Local Governments from Recognizing Identity Documents issued by Foreign Governments

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits local and state governments from recognizing identity documents issued by foreign governments.

Highlights:

  • Specifies that the following documents cannot be used in determining an individual’s identity or residency by a government official (Sec. 11):
    • An identity document, or matricula consular, issued by a consulate or embassy of another country, other than a valid passport; or
    • An identity document issued by any individual, organization, county, city, or other local authority, except where authorized for use of this purpose by the General Assembly.
  • Prohibits a county or city from creating a policy, ordinance, or procedure that limits or restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws (Sec. 15).

   

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