Committee advances optional Native American designation for driver IDs, 4–2
A House committee gave HB20 a due pass to allow New Mexicans to opt into a Native American political-status mark on driver licenses and IDs using tribal identification; supporters cited improved identification and tribal alerts, while some members sought more data on profiling risks.
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Sponsors told the committee House Bill 20 would amend the motor vehicle code to let individuals request an opt-in designation on Real ID and standard driver licenses and identification cards indicating Native American political status, using an enhanced tribal ID, certificate of Indian blood or tribal affidavit as proof.
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