Bill > HB1045

This bill addresses identification and birth certificate access for homeless individuals by modifying two existing state laws. In the first section, the bill amends identification card regulations to allow homeless persons to receive one free 4-year identification card replacement if they can prove their homeless status through a social worker or emergency shelter coordinator. The bill defines a "homeless person" as someone unable to secure permanent, fixed, and stable housing, as verified by a professional. In the second section, the bill modifies birth certificate regulations to provide one free certified copy of a birth certificate to homeless individuals, with the request needing to be submitted on official letterhead from a social worker or emergency shelter, including the organization's employer identification number and an attestation of the individual's homeless status. The certified copy must be sent directly to the social worker or coordinator who submitted the request. These changes aim to reduce barriers for homeless individuals in obtaining essential identification documents by waiving replacement and certification fees. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for implementation.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1045&Session=2600