(a) (1) Notwithstanding Section 12801.5, the department shall issue an original driverâs license to a person who is unable to submit satisfactory proof that the applicantâs presence in the United States is authorized under federal law if the person meets all other qualifications for licensure and provides satisfactory proof to the department of the personâs identity and California residency. (2) Notwithstanding Section 12801.5 and commencing no later than July 1, 2027, the department shall issue an identification card to a person who is unable to submit satisfactory proof that the applicantâs presence in the United States is authorized under federal law if the person provides satisfactory proof to the department of the personâs identity and California residency. (b) The department shall adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of this section, including, but not limited to, procedures for (1) identifying documents acceptable for the purposes of proving identity and California residency, (2) procedures for verifying the authenticity of the documents, (3) issuance of a temporary license pending verification of any documentâs authenticity, and (4) hearings to appeal a denial of a license or temporary license, or identification card. (c) Regulations adopted for purposes of establishing the documents acceptable to prove identity and residency pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be promulgated by the department in consultation with appropriate interested parties, in accordance with the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), including law enforcement representatives, immigrant rights representatives, labor representatives, and other stakeholders, which may include, but are not limited to, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California State Sheriffsâ Association, and the California Police Chiefs Association. The department shall accept various types of documentation for this purpose, including, but not limited to, the following documents: (1) A valid, unexpired consular identification document issued by a consulate from the applicantâs country of citizenship, or a valid, unexpired passport from the applicantâs country of citizenship. (2) An original birth certificate, or other proof of age, as designated by the department. (3) A home utility bill, lease or rental agreement, or other proof of California residence, as designated by the department. (4) The following documents, which, if in a language other than English, shall be accompanied by a certified translation or an affidavit of translation into English: (A) A marriage license or divorce certificate. (B) A foreign federal electoral photo card issued on or after January 1, 1991. (C) A foreign driverâs license. (5) A United States Department of Homeland Security Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. (6) An official school or college transcript that includes the applicantâs date of birth or a foreign school record that is sealed and includes a photograph of the applicant at the age the record was issued. (7) A United States Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. (8) A deed or title to real property. (9) A property tax bill or statement issued within the previous 12 months. (10) An income tax return. (d) (1) (A) A license issued pursuant to this section shall bear the following notice: âThis card is not acceptable for official federal purposes. This license is issued only as a license to drive a motor vehicle. It does not establish eligibility for employment, voter registration, or public benefits.â (B) An identification card issued pursuant to this section shall bear the following notice: âThis card is not acceptable for official federal purposes. This identification card is issued only as a means of identification. It does not establish eligibility for employment, vo
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