AL HB686

State Emergency Management Agency shall issue standard photo identification cards to active and retired firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical personnel from state or local governmental entities who request cards for disaster relief assistance.

Photo identification cards must contain the cardholder's name, employing or former agency name, and active or retired status.

Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission certifies firefighters and emergency medical technicians; Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission certifies law enforcement officers.

Photo identification cards remain valid for two years.

State Emergency Management Agency covers all costs for producing the identification cards, with the act becoming effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval.