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MS HB368

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Zakiya Summers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Public Safety to create rules and regulations allowing homeless persons to obtain an alternative state identification card without proof of domicile

  • Defines "homeless" as lacking a fixed, regular and adequate residence, or living periodically in a public or private shelter or temporary living arrangement

  • Exempts homeless persons from standard documentary evidence requirements that other applicants must provide for identification cards

  • Modifies existing ID card issuance procedures to accommodate homeless applicants while maintaining compliance with federal Real ID Act requirements

  • The bill contains a technical error: it was set to take effect July 1, 2023, but also states it shall be repealed on June 30, 2023

Legislative Description

State identification for homeless persons; authorize.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/14/2023
Judiciary B1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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