The bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code concerning motor vehicle driver's licenses and identification cards, primarily focusing on the requirements for proof of identity and citizenship status. It replaces the previous mandate for a certified copy of a birth certificate with a requirement for applicants to provide valid, unexpired documentation, such as a passport or other government-issued documents, if a birth certificate is unavailable. Additionally, the bill stipulates that applicants for class A, B, or C driver's licenses or commercial learner's permits must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency unless such documentation is already on file. It also introduces guidelines for seasonal class B or C driver's licenses for agricultural workers and modifies the process for obtaining a class D driver's training instruction permit.

Moreover, the bill removes the requirement for a certified birth certificate when issuing identification cards, allowing for other satisfactory evidence of identity. It specifies that applicants without a social security number must provide written verification from the Social Security Administration and alternative documentation. The bill also includes provisions for issuing no-fee identification cards to homeless individuals and those needing identification for voter registration, along with stipulations for card renewal and expiration. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration, emphasizing the urgency of these updates to Idaho's legal framework regarding driver's licenses and identification.

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