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SB 144 — Identification Cards
by Senator Hutson
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Transportation Committee (TR)
The bill exempts additional persons from paying a fee to issue, replace, or renew an identification card. The bill requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to issue, replace, or renew an identification card at no charge to a person who presents a valid Florida voter’s registration card to the DHSMV and attests that he or she is experiencing a financial hardship. Additionally, the bill requires the DHSMV to issue an identification card at no charge to a person who is 80 years of age or older and whose driving privilege is denied due to failure to pass a vision test.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2022
Vote: Senate 35-1; House 116-0