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 failure to comply with these requirements will result in penalties.

Key amendments include the insertion of new language that mandates Idaho residents operating with noncommercial or commercial driver's licenses from other jurisdictions to apply for Idaho-issued credentials within the specified thirty-day period. The bill also emphasizes that individuals must obtain a certificate of title within thirty days of becoming a resident, with penalties for non-compliance. The act is declared to be an emergency measure, taking effect on July 1, 2026.

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