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GA HB258
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2017
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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AI Summary
- Creates a "driving privilege card" for persons possessing Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from USCIS with designated "unlawful status" EAD codes (including A10, A11, A13, A14, C13, C14, C18, and C33), which functions the same as a driver's license for operating a motor vehicle but is explicitly not valid for identification purposes.
- Driving privilege cards must feature a unique design and color distinct from standard driver's licenses and display the terms "DRIVING PRIVILEGE CARD," "NON-CITIZEN," and "NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION" in white letters on a black banner; using the card for identification purposes with intent to deceive is a misdemeanor.
- Persons with unlawful status EAD codes are barred from obtaining a standard Georgia driver's license or regular special identification card, but may obtain a special identification card valid for two years or the duration of their EAD status, whichever is shorter, also marked "NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION."
- Requires the Department of Driver Services to collect fingerprints from all driving privilege card and special identification card applicants and to verify lawful status through the SAVE program, including confirming EAD possession and codes with the Department of Homeland Security.
- The Act carries a contingent effective date, becoming effective only if the General Assembly specifically appropriates funds for its implementation.
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; sentencing for persons who knowingly commit aggravated assault upon a peace officer; provisions
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/21/2018
Full Bill Text
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