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A 1459

Provides for issuing non-driver identification cards to certain persons with suspended driving privileges

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pamela Hunter

A 1459 would authorize issuing non-driver ID cards to people whose driving privileges are suspended, ensuring they have government-issued identification.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · A 1459

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1459

Overview

A 1459 is an Assembly bill introduced on January 9, 2025, which aims to provide for the issuance of non-driver identification cards to certain persons who have suspended driving privileges. The bill is currently in the Transportation committee, having been referred there on the day of introduction.

Purpose and Intent

  • The main purpose of A 1459 is to authorize or facilitate the issuance of non-driver identification cards to individuals whose driving privileges are suspended.
  • The bill seeks to ensure that people who are not legally allowed to drive still have a government-issued form of identification.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Authorization to issue non-driver identification cards to qualifying individuals with suspended driving privileges.
  • Establishment of eligibility criteria for who qualifies to receive a non-driver ID under the bill.
  • Procedures for applying for the non-driver ID, including the process by which an individual would obtain the card.
  • Any associated requirements, timelines, or limitations related to the issuance and validity of the non-driver ID (specifics not provided in the summary).

Note: The exact statutory language, eligibility thresholds, fees (if any), validity periods, and agency responsibilities are not detailed in the information provided. The summary reflects the bill’s stated intent and general approach based on the title and actions announced.

Who Would be Affected

  • Individuals with suspended driving privileges who would benefit from obtaining a non-driver identification card.
  • Administrative agencies charged with issuing identification (likely a state DMV or equivalent, though the implementing agency is not specified in the available information).
  • Stakeholders relying on identification for non-driving activities (e.g., accessing services, verifying identity) would potentially be directly impacted by any changes to ID availability.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Transportation committee in the Assembly.
  • Legislative actions logged: 2025-01-09: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (listed twice in the record).

Related Legislation

  • A 6942 (prior-session)
  • A 676 (prior-session)
  • S 3319 (companion) — listed as the Senate counterpart (noted twice in the record)
  • The presence of companion and prior-session related bills suggests ongoing interest in aligning non-driver identification provisions across sessions and chambers.

Next Steps / What to Watch

  • Committee discussion and potential amendments in Transportation.
  • Any fiscal impact analysis or cost considerations released by the sponsor or committee.
  • Movement to floor votes, potential amendments, and eventual passage or failure.
  • How the final version would define eligibility, issuance authority, fees (if any), and ID validity.

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

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