Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards, Licenses, and Permits - Repeal of Color Photograph Requirement

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill removes the requirement that photographs on state‑issued identification cards, driver’s licenses and moped operator permits be in color. It applies to all current and future applicants, letting the Motor Vehicle Administration accept black‑and‑white images. The change is meant to give the agency flexibility and may lower production costs.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 12, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 116
2. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
5. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Mar 19, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
7. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 17, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
9. Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
10. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
11. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Environment and Transportation
12. Sep 26, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee · sponsor

Bill text

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