Bill > HB3158

This bill modifies provisions related to driver's licenses and identification cards in Missouri, primarily concerning the documentation required for lawful presence and citizenship, and the retention and use of applicant information. It clarifies that original or certified documents proving lawful presence or citizenship, such as birth certificates or immigration papers, generally do not need to be re-submitted for subsequent driver's license applications, with exceptions for non-U.S. citizens, suspected fraud, commercial driver's licenses, and corrections to existing licenses. Importantly, these requirements for proof of lawful presence or citizenship do not apply to non-REAL ID compliant noncommercial driver's licenses, nondriver's licenses, or instruction permits. The bill also prohibits the Department of Revenue from retaining copies of "source documents" (original or certified documents provided by applicants) unless specifically allowed for certain purposes, such as complying with the federal REAL ID Act, or for specific categories like commercial driver's licenses for military members. Furthermore, it explicitly states that no information collected under this chapter shall be used for immigration enforcement purposes, and that the state will not furnish any lists of information or data obtained for immigration enforcement. The bill also restricts the use of biometric data, such as fingerprints or iris scans, for driver's licenses, with exceptions for fraud prevention and certain employees. It also clarifies that certain applicants, like those over 65 or those with long-term Missouri licenses who lack documentation, may have specific renewal provisions. The REAL ID Act of 2005 is a federal law that sets minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards to be accepted for certain federal purposes, like boarding airplanes or entering federal buildings.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3158&year=2026&code=R