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IN SB0133
Bill
AI Summary
Senate Bill No. 133 Summary
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Creates three new permit types for Indiana residents unable to provide proof of lawful U.S. immigration status: driving authority permits, probationary driving authority permits, and driving authority learner's permits.
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Prohibits driving authority permits from being accepted for federal identification or any federal purposes, with required statement on permit face indicating this restriction.
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Permits holders must maintain continuous motor vehicle financial responsibility (insurance) as required by law and may operate passenger vehicles, trucks under 11,000 pounds, or Class B motor driven cycles.
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Applicants for driving authority permits must satisfy age requirements, pass examinations, and complete supervised driving practice hours (50 hours minimum with 10 nighttime hours); those unable to provide federal immigration documentation must instead provide Indiana residency documentation.
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Effective July 1, 2016; makes conforming amendments throughout Indiana Code related to licensing, learner's permits, probationary licenses, school attendance penalties, and juvenile delinquency driving privilege restrictions.
Legislative Description
Driving authority permits and learner's permits. Provides for the issuance of driving authority permits, probationary driving authority permits, and driving authority learner's permits to residents of Indiana who cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States. Provides that these permits may not be used for: (1) federal identification; or (2) any federal purposes. Requires that an individual who holds such a permit and operates a motor vehicle must ensure that required financial responsibility on the motor vehicle is continuously maintained in the amounts required by law. Makes conforming amendments. Removes outdated language.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security & Transportation
1/5/2016