Temporary visitor's driver's licenses; DMV may issue. (SB390)
Introduced By
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) with support from co-patron Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Temporary visitor's driver's licenses. Allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue a temporary visitor's driver's license to an applicant who is unable to present valid documentary evidence of legal permanent residency in the United States or conditional resident alien status, if certain requirements are met. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16103123D |
| 01/11/2016 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
| 01/26/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (SB390) |
| 02/03/2016 | Committee substitute printed to Web only 16105110D-S1 |
| 02/03/2016 | Passed by indefinitely in Transportation (7-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The ACLU of VA supports this bill. Currently Sec 46.2-328.1 of the Code of VA denies many immigrants and visa holders from attaining a VA driver's license. Virginia should extend driving privileges to all immigrants that are not unlawfully in the country.