HB 3623
Requires that a person provide proof of lawful status in the United States before the Department of Transportation issues a noncommercial driver license, a noncommercial driver permit or an identification card.
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Bill overview
This bill requires individuals to provide proof of lawful U.S. status before the Department of Transportation can issue noncommercial driver licenses, permits, or identification cards. It updates Oregon law to align with federal immigration requirements and specifies acceptable documentation, including tribal identification cards for members of federally recognized tribes. The bill also establishes a timeline for when proof of lawful status is required for license replacements.
Key provisions
- Requires applicants to provide proof of lawful U.S. status before obtaining a noncommercial driver license, permit, or identification card.
- Specifies acceptable documentation for proof of lawful status, including valid U.S. passports and consular identification documents.
- Allows tribal members to use tribal identification cards as proof of lawful status.
- Mandates verification of Social Security numbers with the U.S. Social Security Administration.
- Updates the definitions of ‘driver license,’ ‘driver permit,’ and ‘identification card’ to exclude Real IDs, commercial licenses, and commercial learner permits.
- Establishes a timeline for when proof of lawful status is required for license replacements.
- Provides a temporary driver permit option for those unable to immediately provide required documentation.
- Specifies that the amendments to the law will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking driver licenses or identification cards in Oregon.
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Primary sponsor
E. Werner Reschke
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