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AR HB1315
AR HB1315To Authorize A Blood Type Designation To Be Placed On A Driver's License Or Identification Card.
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Passed
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A BLOOD TYPE DESIGNATION TO BE PLACED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes individuals in Arkansas to voluntarily add their blood type designation to their driver's license or identification card through an optional application process. Specifically, applicants can request the blood type designation by submitting a signed form stating their blood type and paying the standard driver's license or identification card fee. The Office of Driver Services will have the authority to determine the placement of the blood type on the document and create administrative rules for implementing this option. The bill emphasizes that this is completely voluntary, and no person is required to provide or display their blood type. Importantly, the applicant bears full responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of the blood type information submitted and displayed on their license, including the obligation to request corrections if the information is incorrect. The new provision will become effective on January 1, 2026, giving the state time to prepare for implementation. This optional feature could potentially be helpful in medical emergencies where rapid blood type identification might be beneficial.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (14)
Tyler Dees (R)*,
Randy Torres (R)*,
Glenn Barnes (D),
Lincoln Barnett (D),
Alyssa Brown (R),
Nick Burkes (R),
Paul Childress (R),
James Eaton (R),
Diana Gonzales Worthen (D),
Brad Hall (R),
Dolly Henley (R),
Jessie McGruder (D),
Jason Nazarenko (R),
Tracy Steele (D),
Last Action
Notification that HB1315 is now Act 147 (on 02/25/2025)
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