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AR SB658
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas law to ensure driver's licenses and identification cards issued to non-citizens do not exceed their authorized period of lawful presence in the United States as determined by federal immigration authorities.
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Requires driver's licenses for non-citizens to expire on the earliest of either the standard statutory period or the last date the applicant is authorized to remain in the United States under federal immigration law, as verified through CBP Form I-94, admission stamps, or employment authorization documents.
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Allows the Office of Motor Vehicle to issue driver's licenses to applicants unable to provide satisfactory evidence of legal residency status if they meet alternative requirements including proof of identity, Social Security number or ITIN, proof of state residence for 12 months, and an affidavit affirming application or intent to apply for lawful presence.
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Specifies that driver's licenses issued under the alternative provisions are not valid for federal identification purposes and must clearly display "Not valid for federal identification purposes" on the face of the license.
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Prohibits issuance of commercial driver's licenses or commercial driver's learner's permits to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Issuance Of A Driver's License To Certain Applicants.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021