Michigan Introduces Driver’s License Bill For Illegal Aliens Again
David Jaroslav
State & Local Legislative Manager
FAIR Take | May 2021
At the height of the Biden border surge with thousands of illegal aliens entering cities nationwide, Michigan state legislators once again introduced bills to allow illegal aliens in the state to apply for drivers' licenses and state ID cards. The bills are called the “Drive SAFE" Acts, with SAFE standing for “Safety, Access, Freedom and the Economy.” While Democrats support the idea, the Republican-controlled legislature is still likely to stop it. However, the Republican opposition is not guaranteed since big business groups including the powerful agriculture lobby are pushing some Republican members to support this legislation as well.
Senate Bill (SB) 433, sponsored by Senator Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and House Bill (HB) 4835 by Representative Padma Kuppa (D-Troy) authorize Michigan driver’s licenses for illegal aliens. SB 434 by Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and HB 4834 by Rep. Rachel Hood (D-Grand Rapids) authorize state non-driver ID cards for illegal aliens.
Identical to the 2019 bills, each of the bills would:
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