Bill > H6064

This bill allows minors between 14 and 17 years old who do not have a permanent residence or are in the custody of the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to obtain a state identification card and a certified copy of their birth certificate without needing a parent, guardian, or foster parent's signature. The bill provides specific ways for these minors to prove their identity, such as through a signed letter from a DCYF administrator or a shelter administrator. For state identification cards, minors can use documentation like a birth certificate, social security card, passport, or driver's license. The bill waives the standard licensing fees for these identification cards and also eliminates the fee for obtaining a certified birth certificate. This legislation aims to help vulnerable youth who may lack traditional residential and familial support by providing them with essential forms of identification, which can be crucial for accessing services, education, and opportunities. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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