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This bill eliminates REAL ID requirements in Maine by repealing several sections of existing law related to the federal REAL ID Act of 2005. REAL ID is a federal law that establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards, intended to prevent terrorism and reduce identity fraud. The bill specifically removes provisions that previously allowed the Secretary of State to issue REAL ID-compliant licenses and identification cards upon request, and eliminates associated fee structures for these documents. By repealing these sections, Maine would no longer offer or support REAL ID-compliant identification, effectively opting out of the federal identification standards. This means that Maine residents would not be able to use their state-issued driver's licenses or ID cards for certain federal purposes, such as boarding commercial flights or entering federal buildings, which typically require a REAL ID-compliant form of identification.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=160&snum=132