IN SR0006

Urges the Legislative Council to assign an interim study committee to examine whether Indiana should allow temporary driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants

Current Indiana law requires a valid Social Security Number or documented immigrant status to obtain a driver's license, preventing undocumented immigrants from legally driving or obtaining auto insurance

Cites AAA Foundation data showing unlicensed drivers are nearly 5 times more likely to be in fatal crashes, and that approximately 14% of drivers nationwide are uninsured

Notes that states allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses have seen up to 20% reduction in uninsured motorists and significant insurance premium savings

Proposed temporary licenses would permit vehicle operation but could not be used as identification documents