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GA SB478
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nabilah Islam Parkes
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AI Summary
- Directs the Georgia Department of Driver Services to issue state driving cards and personal identification cards to residents who cannot obtain standard licenses, including noncitizens ineligible for temporary licenses under existing law, upon submission of identity documents, proof of Georgia residency, payment of fees, and (for driving cards) completion of a driving examination
- Driving cards cost $32 for initial 8-year issuance and $20 for renewal; identification cards cost $20 for initial 8-year issuance and $10 for renewal
- Cards must appear identical to Real ID-compliant licenses except they will display "Federal Limits Apply" instead of a gold star and feature a red (rather than green) image of the State of Georgia; cards may not be used as evidence of citizenship or immigration status
- Prohibits the Department of Driver Services from sharing application documents or information collected for these cards with law enforcement, other government agencies, or businesses unless compelled by a federal court order, and exempts such records from public disclosure under Georgia's Open Records Act
- Allows applicants to self-designate gender identity as male, female, or "X" on driving cards and identification cards without supporting documentation, and extends the maximum validity period for temporary licenses issued to noncitizens from 5 years to 8 years
Legislative Description
"Freedom to Drive Act"; enact
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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