Loading chat...
AR HB1422
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Long
Click for details
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