The bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code concerning motor vehicle driver's licenses and identification cards, focusing on the requirements for proof of identity and citizenship status. It mandates that applicants provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency when applying for a class A, B, or C driver's license or commercial learner's permit, unless such documentation is already on file. The bill allows for alternative government-issued documents to establish identity if a birth certificate is unavailable and introduces seasonal class B or C driver's licenses for employees of certain agricultural businesses. Additionally, it modifies the process for obtaining a class D driver's training instruction permit, emphasizing acceptable identification documents and outlining parental responsibilities for on-road training.

Moreover, the bill revises the issuance of identification cards, requiring applicants to present satisfactory evidence of identity, such as a valid, unexpired passport, if a certified copy of a birth certificate is not available. It clarifies that individuals without a social security number must provide written verification from the Social Security Administration and alternative documentation to prove lawful presence in the U.S. The bill also includes provisions for no-fee identification cards for homeless individuals and those needing identification for voter registration, while establishing cancellation procedures for cards issued based on incorrect information or fraud. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-305, 49-306, 49-307, 49-318, 49-2443, 49-2444