HB 17-1206 Summary

• Allows individuals not lawfully present in the United States to document a social security number (in addition to existing taxpayer identification number requirement) when applying for a driver's license or identification card under the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act.

• Documentation of social security number may include a social security card or other department-approved documentation if the federal government confirms the number through the Social Security Online Verification System (SSOLV).

• Identification documents issued under this provision expire three years after issuance and may be renewed, duplicated, or replaced using the same processes as standard driver's licenses and identification cards.

• Renewal requires the holder to present the identification document and provide evidence of current Colorado residency as determined by department rule.

• Appropriates $216,000 from the licensing services cash fund to the department of revenue for 2017-18 for DMV IT system (DRIVES) support; takes effect upon passage except renewal and duplicate provisions effective January 1, 2018.