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Bill would bar recognition of out‑of‑state driver IDs issued to people who cannot attest legal status

2342472 · February 18, 2025
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Representative Tracy Sharp introduced House Bill 4 69 to prohibit Montana from recognizing driver credentials issued by other states to people who cannot attest they are legally present in the U.S.; sponsor cited Florida’s example and said the measure is aimed at discouraging states that issue such credentials.

Representative Tracy Sharp opened the hearing on House Bill 4 69, describing the measure as a step to make Montana “a hard target” for illegal activity by refusing to recognize out‑of‑state driver credentials issued to people who cannot attest lawful U.S. presence.

Sharp cited examples from other states, saying some jurisdictions issue driver credentials…

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