Driver licenses, certain classes of driver licenses invalidated
SB 55 would require applicants for certain Alabama driver licenses to present documentation proving lawful presence in the United States, as specified under existing law (Section 32-6-18). This applies directly to individuals seeking new licenses for specific classes, preventing issuance without verified proof of legal U.S. status. The bill mandates this documentation requirement as a condition for license validity, rather than affecting current license holders. The legislation is currently pending in the Alabama House of Representatives, having recently passed its third reading. It does not change existing requirements for other license types or alter current enforcement practices.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2025
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Engrossed
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4 edits
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Feb 13, 2025
MODERATE
This bill was updated from its introduced version to an engrossed version, meaning it has been reviewed and approved by both legislative chambers. The substantive content of the bill remains largely the same, with minor formatting changes and one notable addition to enforcement provisions.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the core policy regarding invalidating certain driver licenses remains unchanged.
ENFORCEMENT
Added a requirement that the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency must maintain a website statement summarizing the invalid license provisions to aid public notice.
Added a new subsection requiring the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and State Department of Transportation to install signage at state entry points to notify drivers about the invalid license provisions.
TECHNICAL
Updated bill tracking numbers and page headers from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' status, indicating final passage by the legislature.
Minor text formatting changes including removal of synopsis section and adjustment of line breaks and spacing throughout the document.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Public Safety and Homeland Security)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 105
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Coleman-Madison motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 104
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Coleman-Madison 1st Amendment Offered
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Singleton motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 94
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Singleton 1st Amendment Offered
upper
Feb 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (County and Municipal Government)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Elliott
RRepublican
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