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IN SB0228
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
David Niezgodski
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AI Summary
Senate Bill No. 228 Summary
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Authorizes issuance of driving cards and driving card learner's permits to Indiana residents unable to provide proof of identity and lawful U.S. status, with applicants required to submit valid individual taxpayer identification numbers instead.
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Driving cards and learner's permits must display statements indicating they cannot be accepted by federal agencies for federal identification or federal purposes.
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Holders of driving cards must continuously maintain financial responsibility insurance on any motor vehicle they operate in amounts required by law.
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Driving cards allow operation of passenger motor vehicles or trucks with gross weight of 11,000 pounds or less; cards expire six years after issuance (three years for applicants age 75+).
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Establishes conforming amendments throughout Indiana Code to recognize driving cards as valid credentials for motor vehicle operation and includes provisions for application, examination, fees ($17.50 for drivers under 75), and renewal procedures.
Legislative Description
Driving cards. Provides for the issuance of driving cards and driving card learner's permits (cards) to residents of Indiana who cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States. Provides that cards may not be used for federal identification or any federal purposes. Requires that an individual who holds a card 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. Makes technical corrections.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
1/3/2018