The bill amends the law regarding the issuance of driver's licenses to military licensees in Arkansas. Specifically, it updates the criteria under which a person aged sixteen or older can obtain an Arkansas driver's license if they present an expired license from another state or a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The new provisions specify that the applicant must be an active duty military member, the spouse of an active duty military member, or a dependent of an active duty military member. Additionally, the applicant must present an unexpired military identification card or dependent's military identification card, along with surrendering their expired license and paying the required fees.

The bill also removes the previous requirement that the expired license must have been issued while the individual was living outside the United States due to military duty. This change aims to streamline the process for military personnel and their families to obtain a valid driver's license in Arkansas, ensuring that they can continue to drive legally without unnecessary barriers related to their military status.

Statutes affected:
SB 438: 27-16-807(a)
Act 698: 27-16-807(a)