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Committee advances optional Native American designation for driver IDs, 4–2
Summary
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.
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.
Conroy Chino, representing the Pueblos of Taos and Acoma, said…
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