The bill amends Section 31-10-26 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-10 entitled "Operators’ and Chauffeurs’ Licenses" to make several changes to the issuance of driver's licenses. Notably, it includes a provision that allows current or past recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to obtain a driver's license, provided they can show evidence of having received the grant. The bill also specifies that law enforcement officers, members of the Rhode Island judiciary, and certain judiciary employees recommended by the chief justice can be issued a license with their official business address instead of their residence address. Additionally, the bill outlines the issuance of special licenses for organ and tissue donors, restrictions for those under 21, and conditions for first-time licensees.

The bill also addresses the handling of personal digitized information on licenses, restricting access and retention of this information by non-governmental entities, and ensuring civil liability for unauthorized use. It clarifies that social security and tax identification numbers collected are only as required by federal law and will not be visually or digitally displayed on the license. Furthermore, it states that the issuance of a Rhode Island operator's license to DACA recipients does not confer the right to vote in the state. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7578  SUB A: 31-10-26
7578: 31-10-26