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This bill amends Alabama's driver license laws to establish specific provisions for foreign nationals obtaining driver licenses. The bill defines a foreign national as an individual who is not a U.S. citizen and requires that their license applications include their country of origin and immigration documentation expiration date. These licenses will only be processed at designated driver license offices and must include a clear designation indicating the holder's foreign national status, differentiating between those with lawful permanent residence and those with temporary stay authorization. The license will expire on the same date as the holder's immigration documentation, and renewal requires a complete reapplication process. Importantly, the bill explicitly prohibits these foreign national driver licenses from being used as acceptable photo identification for voting purposes under Section 17-9-30, effectively restricting their use in the voting process. The new regulations will be implemented and enforced by the Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, with the changes set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

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