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HB 6688

AN ACT REVOKING DRIVE-ONLY MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSES ISSUED TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 2 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill would revoke existing motor vehicle licenses issued to undocumented immigrants, eliminating driving privileges for tens of thousands of residents.

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Bill Summary · HB 6688

Legislative bill overview

HB 6688 would revoke motor vehicle operator's licenses that were previously issued to undocumented immigrants in Connecticut, specifically targeting "drive-only" licenses. The bill seeks to retroactively eliminate driving privileges for this population, reversing prior policy that allowed undocumented residents to obtain limited driving credentials.

Why is this important

This bill addresses a significant policy debate about immigration enforcement, public safety, and practical transportation access. Connecticut's drive-only license program (established in 2013) was designed to improve road safety by requiring driver training and insurance for all drivers regardless of immigration status; reversing this would affect tens of thousands of residents and has implications for workplace access, insurance rates, and public safety outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety tradeoff: Supporters argue unlicensed drivers are unsafe; opponents counter that licensed undocumented drivers actually improve safety through required testing and insurance, and that revocation may increase uninsured driving
  • Economic and practical impact: Revocation would disrupt employment for workers in agriculture, construction, and service industries while potentially increasing uninsured motorist claims, affecting insurance costs for all drivers
  • Enforcement questions: The bill doesn't clarify how licenses would be identified, revoked, or enforced, or what happens to vehicle registrations and insurance tied to these licenses

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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