drivers license access table 2013
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State Laws Providing Access to Driver’s Licenses or Cards
Regardless of Immigration Status
NOVEMBER 2013
Date
Signed
Effective
Date
AB 60
October 3,
2013
Jan 1, 2015, or earlier if the DMV is ready Driver’s license for individuals who cannot show proof of authorized presence. DMV, with input from stakeholders, to designate documents required to establish identity & state residence. Distinguishing feature, such as “DP” rather than
“DL,” on front of license, in same font size with no other distinguishing feature. “This card is not acceptable for official federal purposes. This license is issued only as a license to drive a motor vehicle…” DMV may make other changes to the extent necessary to comply with REAL ID. Antidiscrimination and privacy protections. Additional fee may be required until 2017.
CO
SB 13251
June 5, 2013
August 1,
2014
Driver’s license or state ID card for individuals who provide an
ITIN, proof that a Colorado income tax return was filed in the prior year, and a passport, consular ID card, or military ID document. DLs issued under this provision shall be marked “Not valid for federal identification, voting, or public benefits purposes.” Provides licenses to individuals who are temporarily lawfully present in the U.S.
CT
HB
6495
June 6, 2013
January 1,
2015
Driver’s license for individuals who cannot show proof of lawful presence or SSN, if show proof of identity, residency, affidavit promising to legalize when eligible. Excludes those who have been convicted of a felony in Connecticut. License is “for driving purposes only” and cannot be used as proof of identity for voting. Shall include an indication that the license is not acceptable for federal identification purposes. Working group will examine methods of verifying foreign documents.
DC
B20275
November
18, 2013
May 1, 2014
Driver’s license, valid for 8
State Laws Providing Access to Driver’s Licenses or Cards
Regardless of Immigration Status
NOVEMBER 2013
Date
Signed
Effective
Date
AB 60
October 3,
2013
Jan 1, 2015, or earlier if the DMV is ready Driver’s license for individuals who cannot show proof of authorized presence. DMV, with input from stakeholders, to designate documents required to establish identity & state residence. Distinguishing feature, such as “DP” rather than
“DL,” on front of license, in same font size with no other distinguishing feature. “This card is not acceptable for official federal purposes. This license is issued only as a license to drive a motor vehicle…” DMV may make other changes to the extent necessary to comply with REAL ID. Antidiscrimination and privacy protections. Additional fee may be required until 2017.
CO
SB 13251
June 5, 2013
August 1,
2014
Driver’s license or state ID card for individuals who provide an
ITIN, proof that a Colorado income tax return was filed in the prior year, and a passport, consular ID card, or military ID document. DLs issued under this provision shall be marked “Not valid for federal identification, voting, or public benefits purposes.” Provides licenses to individuals who are temporarily lawfully present in the U.S.
CT
HB
6495
June 6, 2013
January 1,
2015
Driver’s license for individuals who cannot show proof of lawful presence or SSN, if show proof of identity, residency, affidavit promising to legalize when eligible. Excludes those who have been convicted of a felony in Connecticut. License is “for driving purposes only” and cannot be used as proof of identity for voting. Shall include an indication that the license is not acceptable for federal identification purposes. Working group will examine methods of verifying foreign documents.
DC
B20275
November
18, 2013
May 1, 2014
Driver’s license, valid for 8