SAFE Driving Laws Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to restrict federal highway funding to states that issue driver’s licenses to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. It requires states to have laws prohibiting such licenses and to share information about criminal aliens with the federal government. The bill also establishes a public database tracking states’ compliance with these requirements, starting in fiscal year 2027.
Key provisions
- States must have laws prohibiting driver’s licenses for non-citizens and lawful permanent residents.
- The Secretary of Transportation can withhold 50% of highway funds from non-compliant states starting in 2027.
- States must share immigration enforcement information with the Department of Homeland Security.
- The Department of Transportation and Homeland Security will maintain a public database of state compliance.
- The definition of ‘immigration enforcement information’ includes details about an individual’s citizenship and release from detention facilities.
Who is affected
- States
- Motorists
- Federal Government
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Homeland Security
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a financial penalty (funding withholding) for states issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.
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