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This bill modifies Arizona's driver license and identification card laws to remove citizenship verification requirements while expanding acceptable identification options. Specifically, the bill eliminates previous language requiring proof of legal presence in the United States when applying for a driver license or nonoperating identification license. Instead, applicants will now be able to provide alternative forms of identification, such as an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) or a foreign government-issued identification document number. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to issue licenses that contain the words "federal limitations apply" if an applicant does not provide a social security number. Additionally, the bill adds a new provision explicitly stating that possession of a driver license, instruction permit, or nonoperating identification license is not proof of citizenship. These changes will make it easier for individuals who may not have traditional proof of citizenship to obtain state-issued identification, while also clarifying that such documents do not establish citizenship status. The modifications apply to both driver licenses and nonoperating identification licenses, and include updates to definitions, application requirements, and license content specifications.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81861