Bill > HB127

This bill aims to enable unaccompanied homeless youth to receive identification cards and remove fee requirements for the issuance of identification cards to certain individuals. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing unaccompanied homeless youth to apply for and receive REAL ID-compliant or standard identification cards without the signature of an adult. 2. Requiring each division office that issues identification cards to designate a supervisory-level staff member to serve as a homeless liaison, responsible for maintaining awareness of state rules and policies regarding access to identification cards for homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth. 3. Defining "homeless individual" and "unaccompanied homeless youth" to clarify the eligibility criteria for the fee waiver. 4. Waiving the identification card fee for homeless individuals, in addition to individuals aged 75 or older. The bill aims to improve access to identification cards for homeless individuals and unaccompanied homeless youth, removing barriers that may have previously prevented them from obtaining a valid form of identification.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=127&year=21