Signed by Governor Dan McKee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that authorizes driving permits for undocumented persons.

Highlights:

• Authorizes driver privilege cards and permits for persons “unable to establish legal presence in the United States” (Page 1).

• Requires proof of identity documents from such persons (Page 1).

• Specifies that such cards and permits “shall confer the same privileges and shall be subject to the same provisions of this title as driver's licenses and permits” (Page 2).

• Prohibits use of such cards and permits as identification “for official federal purposes or state voting purposes” (Page 3).

• Prohibits issuance of identification cards to holders of driver privilege cards (Page 10).

• Establishes effective date of July 1, 2023 (Page 13).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a substitute bill that authorizes driving permits for undocumented persons.

Highlights:

• Authorizes driver privilege cards and permits for persons “unable to establish legal presence in the United States” (Page 1).

• Requires proof of identity documents from such persons (Page 1).

• Specifies that such cards and permits “shall confer the same privileges and shall be subject to the same provisions of this title as driver's licenses and permits” (Page 2).

• Prohibits use of such cards and permits as identification “for official federal purposes or state voting purposes” (Page 3).

• Prohibits issuance of identification cards to holders of driver privilege cards (Page 10).

• Establishes effective date of July 1, 2023 (Page 13).

Full Bill Text