SB24-182 Summary

• Allows individuals not lawfully present in the United States to apply for Colorado identification documents by meeting residency requirements and presenting acceptable identity documentation.

• Removes requirement for applicants to document a taxpayer identification number or Social Security number; instead requires identity documents from country of origin (passport, consular ID, or military ID) that are unexpired or expired less than 10 years.

• Effective January 1, 2027, expands accepted identity documents to include U.S. government-issued documents such as immigration forms (I-862, I-200, I-205, I-220A, I-220B), ICE Intensive Supervision Appearance Program documents, refugee resettlement verification documents, voter identification cards, or driver's licenses.

• Directs Department of Revenue to promulgate rules by January 1, 2027, establishing exceptions processing and standards for acceptable U.S. government-issued documents.

• Appropriates $122,855 to Department of Revenue for 2024-25 fiscal year ($92,120 for DRIVES maintenance, $6,720 for vehicle services staff, $9,660 for administrative staff, $14,355 for IT services) and $14,355 to Governor's Office of Information Technology.