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IN HB1631
Bill
Status
5/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Robert Morris
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AI Summary
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Creates a new "photo exempt identification card" issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs against being photographed, effective January 1, 2016.
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Photo exempt identification cards do not display the holder's image on the front but require a digital image during application; cards must be clearly distinguished from standard driver's licenses and identification cards.
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Applicants must provide valid documentary evidence of U.S. citizenship, a Social Security number or equivalent documentation, religious attestation from clergy, and a statement swearing their religious belief against photography.
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Individuals cannot simultaneously hold a photo exempt identification card with a driver's license or standard identification card; violation is a Class C infraction.
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Makes misuse of photo exempt identification cards (unauthorized use, fraud, counterfeiting, forgery) a Class B misdemeanor, with civil immunity for retailers accepting the cards in good faith for retail transactions.
Legislative Description
Identification cards without an image. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to issue a photo exempt identification card (card) that does not bear the image of the holder. Requires that an application for a card, among other requirements, must contain a digital image of the applicant. Provides that an individual may not have a card and a driver's license or identification card at a time. Provides that a retailer that in good faith accepts a card as proof of identification for a retail transaction is immune from civil liability that may occur as a result of the acceptance. Sets a
Last Action
Public Law 197
5/5/2015