Signed by Governor Jared Polis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that amends the ID requirement for the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act for undocumented individuals Residing in Colorado.

Highlights:

• Repeals previous state driver's license requirements for undocumented individuals that required they (Sec. 1):

• Have filed a Colorado resident income tax return for the prior year;

• Demonstrate residence in the state for 2 years; and 

• Provide a documented Social Security number, or an individual taxpayer identification number (TIN).

• Expands the list of identifying documents that are accepted to the following (Sec. 1):

• A photocopy of a passport issued by the applicant's country of origin;

• A voter identification card with a photograph issued by the applicant's country of origin; and

• A driver's license, instruction permit, or identification card issued by the applicant's country of origin.

• Requires undocumented individuals still pass the following tests and exams to attain their driver's license, including a (Sec. 1): 

• Written exam;

• Vision check; and

• Driving test.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect March 31, 2025 (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends the ID requirement for the Colorado Road and Community Safety Act for undocumented individuals Residing in Colorado.

Highlights:

• Repeals previous state driver's license requirements for undocumented individuals that required they (Sec. 1):

• Have filed a Colorado resident income tax return for the prior year;

• Demonstrate residence in the state for 2 years; and 

• Provide a documented Social Security number, or an individual taxpayer identification number (TIN).

• Expands the list of identifying documents that are accepted to the following (Sec. 1):

• A photocopy of a passport issued by the applicant's country of origin;

• A voter identification card with a photograph issued by the applicant's country of origin; and

• A driver's license, instruction permit, or identification card issued by the applicant's country of origin.

• Requires undocumented individuals still pass the following tests and exams to attain their driver's license, including a (Sec. 1): 

• Written exam;

• Vision check; and

• Driving test.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect March 31, 2025 (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text