Bill > HB4473

This bill amends Michigan's state identification card law to prohibit the secretary of state from issuing REAL ID-compliant official state personal identification cards. The bill modifies existing requirements for obtaining a state ID, maintaining most of the current provisions around documentation, identity verification, and application processes. Notably, it adds a new provision explicitly preventing the issuance of identification cards that comply with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, which establishes minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards. The bill retains existing rules about documentation requirements for citizens and non-citizens, continues to allow special designations like communication impediments for individuals with specific health conditions, and maintains strict regulations around the handling and security of identification card production. The bill also preserves existing provisions about Social Security number protection, fraud prevention, and the circumstances under which an ID can be issued or revoked. While the bill significantly changes the state's approach to identification cards by rejecting REAL ID compliance, it largely maintains the existing framework for ID issuance and verification.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4473