This bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to motor vehicles, primarily focusing on residency requirements for obtaining a driver's license, vehicle registration, and title acquisition. It establishes that individuals who become residents of Idaho must apply for an Idaho driver's license, register their vehicles, and obtain a certificate of title within thirty days of establishing residency. The definition of "resident" is revised to clarify that it refers to individuals who establish domicile in Idaho, excluding full-time students from other states. Additionally, the bill specifies that a person who fails to apply for an Idaho-issued driver's license or to register their vehicle within the stipulated time frame will be committing an infraction.

The bill also includes various definitions and clarifications regarding vehicle registration and ownership. Notably, it removes previous language that allowed for vehicle registration by individuals who had been domiciled in Idaho for less than thirty days and introduces new language that emphasizes the requirement for timely registration and title acquisition. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025, to ensure that these changes are implemented promptly.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-119, 49-301, 49-401A, 49-502