IN SR0089

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

Currently, Indiana requires proof of a valid Social Security Number to obtain a driver's license, preventing undocumented immigrants from legally obtaining licenses or automobile liability insurance

Cites AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety data showing unlicensed drivers are almost five times more likely to be in fatal crashes than licensed drivers

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

Proposed temporary licenses would allow vehicle operation in Indiana but could not be used as identification documents