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AR HB1422

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Driver's licenses issued to individuals with valid nonimmigrant visas must display "Non-Citizen" on the face and "Not valid for federal identification purposes or voter identification purposes," and must be printed in a vertical/portrait format distinct from standard licenses

  • Noncitizen driver's licenses cannot be used for voter identification purposes at polling locations, with election officials required to receive training on recognizing and refusing these licenses

  • The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration must provide monthly reports to the Secretary of State listing all driver's license holders with nonimmigrant visa status

  • If a noncitizen license holder is found registered to vote, the county clerk must cancel their voter registration and the Department of Finance and Administration must immediately suspend their driver's license

  • Licenses issued to nonimmigrant visa holders must expire no later than the expiration date of their visa status

Legislative Description

To Create The Only Citizens Vote Act; To Amend The Law Concerning The Driver's Licenses And Identification Cards Of Certain Noncitizens; And To Amend Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 51, Section 13.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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