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AR HB1244

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Delia Haak

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows driver's licenses and identification cards to be issued without a photograph based on sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit having a photograph taken.

  • Requires applicant to be at least 15 years old and provide either a completed Internal Revenue Service Form 4029 or sign an affidavit attesting to their religious belief.

  • Licenses and identification cards issued without photographs must clearly display "Not valid for federal identification purposes or voter identification purposes" on the card face.

  • Such cards are not valid for federal identification or voter identification purposes.

  • Changes terminology from "commissioner" to "Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration" in relevant statutes regarding driver's license and identification card issuance.

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Issuance Of A Driver's License Or An Identification Card Without A Photograph In Certain Circumstances.

Last Action

Notification that HB1244 is now Act 257

3/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/3/2021
Public Transportation1/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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