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House passes optional Native American notation for Utah IDs; sponsor says measure protects privacy
Summary
The House passed HB 52 to allow enrolled members of federally recognized tribes in Utah to request an optional Native American notation on state driver licenses or IDs using existing tribal documentation; sponsor said the measure is optional, privacy‑protecting and intended to streamline identification for tribal members. Vote: 73‑0.
The Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 21 passed HB 52, which allows enrolled members of federally recognized Native American tribes in Utah to request an optional Native American notation on their Utah driver license or identification card using existing tribal documentation.
Representative Malloy, the bill sponsor, told the chamber the notation is optional, uses existing tribal and federal documents and does not require new data collection or disclosure of tribal affiliation. "This policy was requested by the leaders of our various tribal…
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