Temporary driver's licenses, permits, etc.; DMV authorized to issue to certain aliens. (HB12)
Introduced By
Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church) with support from co-patrons Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy (D-Woodbridge), Del. Elizabeth Guzman (D-Dale City), and Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas Park)
Progress
✓ |
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
Issuance of licenses, permits, and special identification cards to certain aliens. Authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue temporary driver's licenses, permits, and special identification cards to aliens granted "withholding of removal" immigration status. The bill contains a technical amendment. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 11/20/2017 | Committee |
| 11/20/2017 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100655D |
| 11/20/2017 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
| 01/12/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB12) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in Transportation |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports this legislation that would make us all safer by allowing all Virginia residents to obtain legal authorization to drive on our streets and highways, regardless of immigration status.
I do not support this bill. Drivers licences are used as valid id's to VOTE and in some states automatically puts illegals on the voter rolls among others things. Licenses should be available for American citizens not for illegals and their families.