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This bill authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue restricted driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants in North Carolina. The key provisions include: 1) establishing requirements for obtaining a restricted license, such as having a valid Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or foreign passport, and residing in North Carolina for at least one year; 2) specifying that a restricted license is not valid for purposes like accessing federal buildings, employment eligibility, or voter registration; and 3) prohibiting the use of information provided for a restricted license in criminal, civil, or immigration proceedings. The bill also requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide a monthly list of restricted license applicants to the Board of Elections. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2023.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/S676