Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

S.B. 14 (2021GS)

Sponsor

Sen. Harper, W.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/16/2021

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• amends provisions related to the application requirements and process for a state identification card;
• requires the Driver License Division to waive the application fee for a state identification card in certain circumstances; and
• makes technical changes.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

DRIVER LICENSE AND STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD
AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Wayne A. Harper
House Sponsor: 
Steve Eliason
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends provisions related to application for a state identification card.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ amends provisions related to the application requirements and process for a state
identification card;
▸ requires the Driver License Division to waive the application fee for a state
identification card in certain circumstances; and
▸ makes technical changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
53-3-803
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 381
53-3-804
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapters 381 and 382
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
53-3-803
 is amended to read:
53-3-803.
Application for identification card -- Age requirements -- Application
on behalf of others.
(1) A person at least 16 years [
of age
] 
old
 or older may apply to the division for an
identification card.
(2) A person younger than 16 years [
of age
] 
old
 may apply to the division for an
identification card with the consent of the applicant's parent or guardian.
(3) (a) If a person is unable to apply for the card due to his youth or incapacitation, the
application may be made on behalf of that person by his parent or guardian.
(b) A parent or guardian applying for an identification card on behalf of a child or
incapacitated person shall provide:
(i) identification, as required by the commissioner; and
(ii) the consent of the incapacitated person, as required by the commissioner.
(4) [
A
] 
The division may not issue a Utah identification card or an extension of a
regular identification card to a
 person who holds an unexpired Utah license certificate issued
under Part 2, Driver Licensing Act[
, may not be issued a Utah identification card or an
extension of a regular identification card
] unless:
(a) the Utah license certificate is canceled; and
(b) if the Utah license certificate is in the person's possession, the Utah license
certificate is surrendered to the division.
Section 2. Section 
53-3-804
 is amended to read:
53-3-804.
Application for identification card -- Required information -- Release
of anatomical gift information -- Cancellation of identification card.
(1) To apply for a regular identification card or limited-term identification card, an
applicant shall:
(a) be a Utah resident;
(b) have a Utah residence address; and
(c) appear in person at any license examining station.
(2) An applicant shall provide the following information to the division:
(a) true and full legal name and Utah residence address;
(b) date of birth as set forth in a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate, or
other satisfactory evidence of birth, which shall be attached to the application;
(c) (i) social security number; or
(ii) written proof that the applicant is ineligible to receive a social security number;
(d) place of birth;
(e) height and weight;
(f) color of eyes and hair;
(g) signature;
(h) photograph;
(i) evidence of the applicant's lawful presence in the United States by providing
documentary evidence:
(i) that the applicant is:
(A) a United States citizen;
(B) a United States national; or
(C) a legal permanent resident alien; or
(ii) of the applicant's:
(A) unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United
States;
(B) pending or approved application for asylum in the United States;
(C) admission into the United States as a refugee;
(D) pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United
States;
(E) approved deferred action status;
(F) pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident or
conditional resident; or
(G) conditional permanent resident alien status;
(j) an indication whether the applicant intends to make an anatomical gift under Title
26, Chapter 28, Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act;
(k) an indication whether the applicant is required to register as a sex offender in
accordance with Title 77, Chapter 41, Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry; and
(l) an indication whether the applicant is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces,
verification that the applicant has received an honorable or general discharge from the United
States Armed Forces, and an indication whether the applicant does or does not authorize
sharing the information with the state Department of Veterans and Military Affairs.
(3) (a) The requirements of Section 
53-3-234
 apply to this section for each individual,
age 16 and older, applying for an identification card.
(b) Refusal to consent to the release of information under Section 
53-3-234
 shall result
in the denial of the identification card.
(4) An individual person who knowingly fails to provide the information required
under Subsection (2)(k) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
(5) 
(a)
 A person may not hold both an unexpired Utah license certificate and an
unexpired identification card.
(b) A person who holds a regular or limited term Utah driver license and chooses to
relinquish the person's driving privilege may apply for an identification card under this chapter,
provided:
(i) the driver:
(A) no longer qualifies for a driver license for failure to meet the requirement in
Section 
53-3-304
; or
(B) makes a personal decision to permanently discontinue driving; and
(ii) the driver:
(A) submits an application to the division on a form approved by the division in
person, through electronic means, or by mail;
(B) affirms their intention to permanently discontinue driving; and
(C) surrenders to the division the driver license certificate; and
(iii) the division possesses a digital photograph of the driver obtained within the
preceding 10 years.
(c) (i) The division shall waive the fee under Section 
53-3-105
 for an identification
card for an original identification card application under this Subsection (5).
(ii) The fee waiver described in Subsection (5)(c)(i) does not apply to a person whose
driving privilege is suspended or revoked.
(6) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and
Management Act, the division shall, upon request, release to the Sex and Kidnap Offender
Registry office in the Department of Corrections, the names and addresses of all applicants
who, under Subsection (2)(k), indicate they are required to register as a sex offender in
accordance with Title 77, Chapter 41, Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry.