State identification requirements; provide exclusion for certain religious beliefs regarding photographs.
(H) Died In Committee
Summary
The bill would let the Mississippi Department of Public Safety issue an alternative state identification card that does not require a photograph for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit photography. It also removes the requirement to prove a domicile for applicants who have no fixed residence. The measure seeks to accommodate religious freedom while still providing a form of state‑issued ID.
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