Bill > HB0052

This bill allows individuals applying for a Utah driver license or identification card to request a special notation on their document indicating they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, which means a tribe officially recognized by the U.S. government. To prove tribal membership, applicants can present an enhanced tribal card, a tribal identification card, a tribal certificate of Indian blood, or an affidavit of birth from the Bureau of Indian Affairs or their tribe. If approved, the license or ID will display "Federally Recognized Tribal Member" without specifying the tribe or including other personal details from the supporting documents. The bill also appropriates funds for the Department of Public Safety to update the driver license format to accommodate this new notation, with the changes to the driver license law taking effect on January 1, 2027, and other provisions on July 1, 2026.

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