Bill > HB1501

This bill establishes new restrictions on the use of out-of-state driver's licenses and identification cards in North Dakota, specifically targeting licenses from states that do not require rigorous proof of citizenship, residency, or visa status. Under the proposed law, such out-of-state identification documents cannot be used for identification or to operate a motor vehicle without a second, more stringent form of identification. The acceptable second forms of identification are limited to documents like U.S. passports, passport cards, birth certificates, naturalization papers, permanent resident cards, employment authorization cards, and foreign passports with visas. The bill includes two key exceptions: the restrictions do not apply to identification documents that comply with the Real ID Act of 2005, and commercial driver's licenses are exempt from these requirements. The goal appears to be enhancing identification security and ensuring that individuals using identification or driving in North Dakota have verifiable legal status.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1501.html