The proposed bill introduces the "State Identification Cards for Minors Without Residence Act," which allows minors aged 14 to 17 who are Rhode Island residents without a permanent residence to obtain a state identification card from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The bill specifies that minors in the care of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) or residing in shelters can receive the identification card with appropriate documentation, such as a signed letter from the respective administrator. Additionally, these minors will be exempt from any licensing fees associated with obtaining the identification card.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws regarding vital records, allowing minors aged 16 and older without a residence address or in DCYF custody to receive a certified copy of their birth registration without needing a parent's or guardian's signature. The bill also stipulates that individuals qualifying under this provision will not be charged a fee by the state registrar for obtaining their birth certificate. Overall, the act aims to facilitate access to identification for vulnerable minors and will take effect upon passage.