The bill amends Section 32-6-10.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to prohibit the use of foreign national driver licenses as photo identification for voting purposes. It introduces new provisions regarding the issuance of licenses to foreign nationals, including requirements for the application process, which must now include the applicant's country of origin and the expiration date of their immigration documentation. Additionally, the bill mandates that licenses issued to foreign nationals will have a specific designation to differentiate between those with lawful permanent residence and those with temporary status.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a license issued to a foreign national cannot be presented or accepted for voting identification, as indicated by the new insertion in subsection (h). The bill also outlines that foreign nationals must re-initiate the licensing process for renewals and that licenses cannot be issued for less than 30 days. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-6-10
Enrolled: 32-6-10