Driver licenses; expanding eligibility for driver license under certain circumstances. Effective date.

SB 399 expands Oklahoma driver license eligibility to non-citizens in specific immigration statuses by removing prior restrictions. It allows applicants to present valid documents proving statuses like pending asylum, refugee status, temporary protected status, or pending adjustment of status (e.g., for legal permanent residence) instead of requiring citizenship or permanent residency. The bill amends driver license laws to eliminate requirements like certain renewal rules and replacement limitations for these applicants. Licenses issued under this bill will be marked as temporary with expiration dates tied to the applicant’s immigration status validity. This directly affects non-citizens in the specified immigration categories who previously faced barriers to obtaining driver licenses in Oklahoma.