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H8099

Allows a minor between the ages of 14 -17 without a permanent residence/in custody of the DCYF to get state identification card without a signature from parent, guardian or foster parent as well as a certified copy of minor's birth certificate at no cost.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Allows minors aged 14-17 without a permanent residence to obtain a state ID card without parental signature.

Rhode Island H8099 allows minors aged 14-17 without a permanent residence to obtain a state identification card from the Department of Motor Vehicles without needing a signature from a parent, guardian, or foster parent. Additionally, these minors can receive a certified copy of their birth certificate at no cost. This applies to minors not in the custody of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary