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IN SB0488
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Lanane
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AI Summary
Senate Bill 488 Summary
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Establishes driving authority permits for Indiana residents unable to provide proof of legal U.S. status, including standard permits, probationary permits, and learner's permits.
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Prohibits driving authority permits from being used for federal identification or any federal purpose, with required statement printed on the permit face.
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Requires holders of driving authority permits to maintain continuous financial responsibility (insurance) on all vehicles they operate as required by IC 9-25-4.
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Permits are valid for six years and follow the same application, examination, and fee requirements as standard driver's licenses, except applicants must submit a valid individual taxpayer identification number instead of a Social Security number.
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Effective July 1, 2017, with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles required to adopt implementing rules by that date.
Legislative Description
Driving authority permits. Provides for the issuance of driving authority permits, probationary driving authority permits, and learner's driving authority permits (permits) to residents of Indiana who cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States. Provides that permits may not be used for federal identification or any federal purposes. Requires that an individual who holds a permit and operates a motor vehicle must verify that financial responsibility on any motor vehicle that the holder operates is continuously maintained in the amounts required by law. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
Senators Niezgodski and Randolph added as coauthors
1/26/2017