Bill > SB55

This bill invalidates driver licenses issued exclusively to individuals who did not provide proof of lawful presence in the United States, rendering such licenses invalid for operating a motor vehicle in Alabama. Under the new law, law enforcement officers who stop a driver with this type of license must issue a citation for driving without a license, unless the driver can provide documentation proving lawful presence in the United States. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency is required to maintain a website statement explaining these provisions and work with the State Department of Transportation to install signage at state entry points notifying drivers about the new license restrictions. The bill also modifies existing licensing exemption rules, specifically removing an exemption for nonresidents from states or countries that previously did not require driver licensing and adding a provision that invalidates nonresident licenses that do not meet the new lawful presence requirements. These changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and are aimed at ensuring that only individuals with legal status in the United States can drive in Alabama.

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