The bill amends Chapter 31-10.4 of the General Laws to include provisions for "State Identification Cards," effective January 1, 2024, and updates the chapter title accordingly. It allows individuals who cannot establish legal presence in the United States to obtain driver privilege cards, permits, and now state identification cards, provided they meet other requirements such as proof of tax filing or dependency in the state, identity documents, and proof of residency. The bill clarifies that insurance requirements are not applicable to applicants for state identification cards.

Additionally, the bill introduces strict confidentiality measures to protect the personal information of applicants, prohibiting the release of such information except under specific circumstances, such as by the individual's request or court order. It also restricts the use of this information for immigration enforcement, requiring a lawful court order or judicial warrant for access. A new section, 31-10.4-2.1, is added to detail the issuance of state identification cards to those unable to establish legal presence, with the same privileges and provisions as those issued under chapter 8 of title 3, except for voting purposes. The bill ensures that agencies with access to applicant information must certify it will not be used for immigration enforcement.

Statutes affected:
129  SUB A as amended: 31-10.4-1, 31-10.4-3
129  SUB A: 31-10.4-1, 31-10.4-3