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 licenses for foreign nationals will expire in accordance with the expiration of their immigration documentation and that renewal will require a complete re-application process. A significant insertion in the bill is the clause stating that a license issued under this section cannot be presented or accepted for voting identification purposes, as outlined in Section 17-9-30. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

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