nonoperating identification; fees; homeless exemption
SB 1209 creates a nonoperating identification license for Arizona residents without a valid driver's license (e.g., due to suspension or homelessness) and exempts specific groups from associated fees. It allows homeless veterans and those using shelter addresses to qualify for fee-free licenses, while also providing special markings for veterans and enrolled Native Americans. The license, valid for eight years, is strictly for identification purposes - never for driving - and requires no driving exam. It includes provisions for minors, emancipated youth, and individuals under 21, with clear labeling to distinguish age groups.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced Version
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Senate Engrossed Version (03/05/2026)
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3 edits
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Mar 5, 2026
MINOR
The bill was formatted and reorganized from an introduced draft to a Senate engrossed version, adding a new provision that extends the validity of nonoperating identification licenses from one year to eight years. This change significantly reduces the need for residents to renew these identification documents frequently.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's impact on residents changes by extending the duration of the identification license, though the core eligibility criteria and fees remain the same.
TIMELINE
Added a new subsection stating that nonoperating identification licenses issued after the amendment's effective date are valid for eight years instead of the previous one-year limit for suspended drivers.
TECHNICAL
Corrected the capitalization of 'veteran' in the fee exemption list from 'veteran PERSON' to 'veteran person'.
Reorganized the bill's header, title, and page numbering to reflect the final Senate version format.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2026
How they voted
28–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 30
Mar 5, 2026
D
Democratic13
100% Yea
R
Republican17
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shawnna Bolick
RRepublican
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