Senate Bill 423 Summary

• Establishes driving privileges permits and probationary driving privileges permits for Indiana residents unable to provide proof of legal status in the United States, with fingerprints required as part of application.

• Permits cannot be used for federal identification or federal purposes and require holders to maintain continuous financial responsibility insurance on operated vehicles.

• Applicants must submit fingerprints for criminal history checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information Center; bureau cannot issue permits until fingerprints are processed.

• Bureau may not issue driving privileges permits to applicants arrested under state law involving felonies or with outstanding arrest warrants.

• Creates new driving privileges learner's permit category with similar restrictions, requiring fingerprints and identity verification from consulate of applicant's country of nationality.