Relating to the verification of citizenship and immigration status of persons who apply for or renew a driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card, and including applicability provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 25, 202642–5
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   Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 15, 202687–8
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 11, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 3

1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• S-5186 · filed April 16, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that the bill will not take effect until March 1, 2027, or until the Department of Transportation finishes implementing its new records system, whichever happens first.
  Never voted on
• H-8294 · filed April 6, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment allows the department to issue a three-month temporary paper license to people who cannot provide proof of citizenship, provided it is marked "Not Valid for Voting." It also lists specific documents the department must accept as proof of citizenship and requires the word "Non-citizen" to be printed on licenses or ID cards for those who do not prove they are U.S. citizens. Finally, it establishes that these changes will take effect on March 1, 2027, or when the department's new records system is implemented.
  Withdrawn
  April 15, 2026
• H-8230 · filed March 18, 2026 by the House Transportation Committee

  AI summary This amendment adds a rule that the bill will only take effect on March 1, 2027, or once the Department of Transportation finishes implementing its new records system, whichever happens first.
  Adopted
  April 15, 2026