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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ALLOW NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS WHO ARE AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO OBTAIN A NORTH CAROLINA SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR A FEE AND TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ISSUE SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO STUDENTS IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN MECKLENBURG, RANDOLPH, UNION, AND WATAUGA COUNTIES.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program to help high school students aged 16 and older in Mecklenburg, Randolph, Union, and Watauga Counties obtain special state identification cards more easily. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), in collaboration with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and local school districts, will implement the program by December 31, 2025. Eligible students will be able to obtain a special ID card through coordinated efforts between their schools and the DMV, with dedicated times set aside during the school year for students to apply. Schools can help students by providing necessary application information, and the State Registrar is authorized to issue birth certificates to students for ID purposes. The program will allow students to get a special identification card at a reduced or no cost, lowering the minimum age for obtaining such a card from 17 to 16. The pilot program is set to run until December 31, 2027, after which its effectiveness will likely be evaluated for potential statewide implementation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Brian Biggs (R)*,
Laura Budd (D)*,
Ray Pickett (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Patricia Cotham (R),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Howard Penny (R),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Renée Price (D),
Julie Von Haefen (D),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 03/24/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H475 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H475v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H475v0.pdf |
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