Bill H.549, introduced by Representative Headrick of Burlington, aims to amend the eligibility criteria for obtaining a State-issued nondriver identification card. The bill allows individuals who have been detained pre-adjudication in a correctional facility for six months or more to apply for this identification card at no cost. The proposed changes include new language that defines eligible individuals as those who are either sentenced to serve six months or more in a correctional facility or detained for the same duration prior to adjudication. The bill also mandates that the Department of Corrections inquire about the individual's desire for a nondriver identification card as part of their reentry planning and coordinate with the Department of Motor Vehicles to facilitate the issuance of the card upon release.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the identification card to indicate if the individual has executed an anatomical gift form. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026. Overall, H.549 seeks to enhance access to identification for individuals in correctional facilities, thereby supporting their reintegration into society.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-115