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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session |
House: MAPS DP 11-3-0-0 |
HB 2685: consular identification cards; permitted use...
Sponsor: Representative Chávez, LD 29
Caucus & COW
Overview
Requires this state to accept a consular identification card to be a valid form of identification if the foreign government uses biometric identity verification techniques in issuing the consular identification card.
History
Current law prohibits Arizona or an Arizona political subdivision to accept a consular identification card that is issued by a foreign government as a valid form of identification (A.R.S. § 41-5001).
Consular identification cards are issued by some governments to help identify their citizens living in a foreign country.
Biometrics are unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, that can be used for automated recognition. At the Department of Homeland Security, biometrics are used to detect and prevent illegal entry into the U.S., grant and administer proper immigration benefits, vetting and credentialing, facilitating legitimate travel and trade, enforcing federal laws and enabling verification for visa applications to the U.S.
Provisions
1. Requires Arizona or an Arizona political subdivision to accept a consular identification card that is issued by a foreign government as a valid form of identification if the foreign government uses biometric identity verification techniques in issuing the consular identification card. (Sec. 1)
2. Defines biometric identity verification techniques to include fingerprint identification and retina scans. (Sec. 1)
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HB 2685
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