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CO SB211

CO SB211
Adjustments to the Necessary Document Program


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Introduced
04/19/2024
In Committee
04/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill adjusts aspects of the necessary document program (program) administered by the office of health equity in the department of public health and environment, which program assists certain populations of Colorado residents with paying the fees to acquire necessary documents. The bill clarifies that an individual who is eligible under the program may obtain necessary documents without charge at certain division of motor vehicles locations, vital statistics offices, or other governmental offices that offer vital statistics documents and establishes that an individual may self-attest to the individual's eligibility under the program. The bill does not change the identity verification requirements that may be required to obtain a necessary document. The bill also specifies that an individual who is eligible for the program is not subject to the fees charged by the department of revenue for driver's licenses or identification cards.

AI Summary

This bill adjusts the necessary document program (the program) administered by the office of health equity in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The bill clarifies that individuals eligible for the program can obtain necessary documents, such as driver's licenses, identification cards, and vital statistics certificates, without charge at certain government offices. The bill allows individuals to self-attest to their eligibility for the program, and it specifies that the program does not change any identity verification requirements. The bill also directs the appropriated funds to be used to reimburse the Department of Revenue and the Department of Public Health and Environment for the issuance of necessary documents to eligible individuals.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/01/2024)

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