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SF 33

Noncitizen driver's license and ID card-revisions.

2025 Regular Session

Wyoming licenses/IDs for lawful-status noncitizens must show Not U.S. citizen on the face; DOT to adopt rules by 1/1/2026; applies to credentials issued on/after that date.

Assigned Chapter Number 65
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Bill Summary · SF 33

Summary — SF 33 (Enrolled Act No. 32, Chapter 65, 2025 Session)

Main purpose

SF 33 requires Wyoming driver's licenses and state identification cards issued to non‑U.S. citizens who have federal “lawful status” to bear an explicit statement of noncitizen status. The bill prescribes the content required on those credentials, directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt implementing rules, and sets the effective dates for implementation.

Key provisions

  • Amends W.S. 31‑7‑115(a) and 31‑8‑102 to require that licenses and ID cards issued to a person who is not a United States citizen but who has lawful status as defined by 6 C.F.R. § 37.3 shall state, on the face of the document, the phrase: "Not U.S. citizen".
  • Requires the Wyoming Department of Transportation to promulgate any rules necessary to implement the act not later than January 1, 2026.
  • Applicability: the law applies to licenses and identification cards issued on or after January 1, 2026.
  • Effective dates: generally effective January 1, 2026; the rulemaking and immediate-effect provisions are effective upon completion of the acts necessary for a bill to become law.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Applicants for Wyoming driver's licenses and state ID cards who are not U.S. citizens but have “lawful status” as defined in federal regulation 6 C.F.R. § 37.3 (the REAL ID regulation’s definition of lawful status). This category commonly includes, depending on federal definitions and individual circumstances, lawful permanent residents, certain visa holders, refugees/asylees, and others recognized by federal law.
  • Secondary: Department of Transportation (must update issuance systems, card/layouts and promulgate rules), and entities that rely on Wyoming credentials (law enforcement, employers, landlords, service providers) who may see the noncitizen designation on the face of the credential.

Fiscal impact

  • Fiscal note (LSO / DOT): one‑time Highway Fund cost of $67,000 in FY2026 to update the driver's license issuance system and modify card/layout design to accommodate the required language. No ongoing fiscal impact was identified on the fiscal note.
  • Legislative amendments proposing appropriations (e.g., $67,000 and $250,000) were considered but were not included in the final enrolled act.

Implementation timeline and rulemaking

  • DOT must promulgate any necessary rules by January 1, 2026.
  • The statutory requirement applies to credentials issued on or after January 1, 2026.

Legislative history (highlights)

  • Introduced January 14, 2025 (Senate).
  • Passed Senate (third reading 27–3–1) and House (third reading 53–7–2).
  • Several amendments considered (including alternative wording and visual/banner proposals); final enrolled text uses "Not U.S. citizen".
  • Governor signed; assigned Chapter No. 65 (Enrolled Act No. 32).

Notes: The bill ties the noncitizen designation to the federal regulatory definition of “lawful status” (6 C.F.R. § 37.3). The law does not itself define the full list of statuses; application depends on federal criteria.

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

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