FLA. Bills would offer driver's licenses to immigrants living in the US illegally
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Bills would offer driver's licenses to immigrants living in the US illegally
The Florida Immigrant Coalition says there are about 1 million undocumented immigrants on the road without proper training or certification.
Author: Andrew Krietz
Published: 3:33 PM EDT March 20, 2019
Updated: 3:34 PM EDT March 20, 2019
A Florida immigration group is throwing its support behind legislation to provide driver's licenses and state IDs to immigrants, no matter their legal status.
The Florida Immigrant Coalition contends two bills, one in the state House and another in the Senate, giving all immigrants access to a license would make roadways safer by ensuring more people have actually taken a driving test.
It says insurance premiums for residents would decrease as more people bought in, and the economy could get a kick-start with licensed drivers purchasing cars.
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