SF182

The bill, SF No. 182, involves changes to the way driver’s licenses and identification cards are issued in Minnesota. Key elements of the bill include:

1. Applicants for driver's licenses or ID cards can declare their citizenship or immigration status. However, this declaration is optional.
2. Noncompliant driver's licenses or ID cards, which do not meet federal standards, must include specific markings. These licenses will explicitly state they cannot be used for federal identification purposes, voting, or government benefits if the holder has not demonstrated U.S. citizenship.
3. These noncompliant licenses will have a distinct design or color to differentiate them from compliant ones.
4. No federal identifiable markings (related to lawful presence or citizenship) will appear on noncompliant licenses or IDs.
5. The bill also stipulates special markings for individuals under 21 and those over 65, as well as for noncompliant identification purposes.
6. Additionally, there are provisions for alternate mailing addresses if the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver to a residence, with requirements for verification from the Postal Service.

Overall, the bill modifies the existing law to accommodate people who may not have proof of lawful presence in the U.S. and adjusts the design and use restrictions of noncompliant licenses and IDs.