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IN SB0411
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jean Breaux
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AI Summary
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State agencies and political subdivisions must accept consular identification documents as valid ID in most situations, effective July 1, 2019
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Consular IDs cannot be used for voter registration or obtaining a driver's license, and cannot be accepted when federal law prohibits it or when acceptance would jeopardize government funding
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Consular IDs must meet specific security requirements including holograms, ultraviolet images, machine readable technology, microprinting, and integrated photograph/signature, with issuing consulates required to file certification with Indiana State Police
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Information from consular IDs receives the same privacy protections as driver's license information under Bureau of Motor Vehicles rules
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Consular IDs do not establish lawful U.S. immigration status or a foreign national's right to remain in the country; repeals IC 34-28-8.2 which defined offenses related to consular identification
Legislative Description
Consular identification. Requires a state agency, a political subdivision, or an employee of a state agency or political subdivision to accept a consular identification document submitted by an individual as valid identification of the individual in most situations. Provides that a consular identification document may not be accepted: (1) from an individual registering to vote or obtaining a driver's license; (2) when acceptance is not permitted under federal law; or (3) when acceptance would jeopardize funding from a particular source. Provides that information collected from or appearing on a consular identification document is subject to the same privacy protections and limitations on disclosure that apply to information collected from or appearing on a driver's license or an identification card. Provides that, unless otherwise provided by federal law, a consular identification document: (1) does not establish or indicate lawful United States immigration status; (2) may not be considered valid for that purpose; and (3) does not establish a foreign national's right to be in or to remain in the United States. Repeals statutes defining offenses related to consular identification.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
1/14/2019