HB 2852 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

identification driver licenses; Native American

HB 2852 allows enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes in Arizona to have a neutral distinguishing mark on their nonoperating identification license (not a driver's license) that identifies them as Native American. This mark cannot specify a particular tribe or include other personal details from their tribal documents. The bill ensures this identifier is consistent with existing provisions for veterans and other categories while maintaining clear labeling that the license is for identification only, not driving. It affects tribal members seeking state-issued nonoperating IDs, with no change to tribal sovereignty or voting rights.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Signed May 2, 2025
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What changed between versions

Senate Engrossed Version Chaptered Version · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was formally enacted into law as Chapter 125 after being approved by the Governor on May 2, 2025. The text includes minor formatting adjustments to the license description and a slight rephrasing of the rule regarding distinguishing marks for Native Americans, while retaining the ability to mark licenses for veterans. The effective date for these provisions remains December 31, 2025.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged; it continues to govern the issuance of identification licenses in Arizona, including specific provisions for Native Americans and veterans.
TECHNICAL

Minor formatting and phrasing adjustments were made to the description of the nonoperating identification license and the clause regarding distinguishing marks for Native Americans.

TIMELINE

Formal enactment details were added, including Governor approval and filing dates of May 2, 2025, confirming the bill became law.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 16, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

291
Passed
Total votes 30
Apr 16, 2025
D Democratic13
13 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican17
16 Yea 1 Nay
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
8
Committee
1
Amendments
3
May 2, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
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upper
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
DPA
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Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED
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Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
DP
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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