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SF0120

Driver's Licenses-unauthorized Alien Restrictions

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act makes driver's licenses and driving privilege cards issued to unauthorized aliens from other states invalid in Wyoming.

What it does

  • Specifies that any driver's license or driving operating privilege card issued by another state exclusively to unauthorized aliens is not valid in Wyoming.
  • Provides a definition for 'unauthorized alien' as someone who is neither a U.S. citizen nor lawfully admitted into the United States.
  • Amends existing laws to require nonresidents and military personnel to have licenses that are valid under this new law.
  • Requires rulemaking by the transportation department to implement this act.

Who it affects

  • Unauthorized aliens who hold driver's licenses or privilege cards from other states
  • Nonresidents of Wyoming who drive in the state

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not pass and is now inactive.
  • It only affects people who are in Wyoming without proper legal status.
  • Details about how the law will be enforced are unclear.

Plain language

Terms to know

unauthorized alien
A person who is not a U.S. citizen and has not been lawfully admitted into the United States.
driving operating privilege card
A document that allows someone to drive but does not qualify as a full driver's license, often issued by states for specific reasons like tourism or temporary residence.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 6:00 AM

John Bear

R · H31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that citizens deserve a debate on this issue because it is critical to the people of Wyoming and offers a way to protect them from problems at the southern border.

Public statementFloor statement at 35:03 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports bringing the bill to a vote because they believe illegal aliens are invading the country and driving is a privilege that requires public debate.

Public statementFloor statement at 37:03 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the motion because it allows for necessary debate on who receives identification and driver's licenses in their districts.

Public statementFloor statement at 38:22 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker urges an affirmative vote because they believe the joint resolution provides a better way for citizens to address resident aliens than the current constitution.

Public statementFloor statement at 43:30 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it invalidates driver's licenses from other states that do not explicitly mark whether the holder is lawfully present in the United States, aligning Wyoming with border state policies.

Public statementFloor statement at 53:58 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

4 roll calls

:Recall from Committee failed Pursuant to HR 5-6 25-36-1-0-02024-03-05 · House25 yes 36 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-02024-02-27 · Senate29 yes 2 no
S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-02024-02-21 · Senate4 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 26-5-0-0-02024-02-16 · Senate26 yes 5 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. :Recall from Committee failed Pursuant to HR 5-6 25-36-1-0-0
  4. H Introduced and Referred to H07 - CorporationsHouse
  5. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  6. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0Senate
  7. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  8. S COW:PassedSenate
  9. S Placed on General FileSenate
  10. S07 - Corporations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0Senate
  11. S Introduced and Referred to S07 - Corporations 26-5-0-0-0Senate
  12. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  13. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

2 stored

SF0120SW001

The amendment adds a requirement that individuals must be U.S. citizens to receive certain types of driver's licenses or driving privileges.

SF0120SS001

The amendment removes language about employment authorization and permanent residency status from a bill that deals with driver's licenses for unauthorized aliens.