Governor Newsom recently signed the bill AB 1766, often referred to as California IDs For All, which will allow undocumented immigrants who are non-drivers to receive a California identification card. The ID system would allow individuals to more easily apply for housing, banking, employment, and health services.
California was the first state to grant undocumented individuals a driver’s license by passing AB 60 in 2013. It will now be the first state to provide a standardized identification card for illegal immigrants. If passed, the bill will go into effect in January 2024.
Things That Require an ID To Access
This groundbreaking decision will allow for greater access to resources typically requiring an identification card including but not limited to:
- Insurance
- Food stamp applications
- Banking accounts
- Unemployment applications
- Marriage licenses
- Hotel or other rentals
- Prescription medications
Contact the Best Immigration Attorneys in California
Identification cards are a requirement for many services an individual may need to survive and thrive. If AB 1766 goes into effect, immigrants will have greater access to crucial resources. The attorneys at Reeves Immigration Law Group, many of whom are certified by the State Bar of California as Specialists in Immigration and Nationality Law, have been widely recognized as some of the best immigration attorneys in California. They have decades of experience advocating for the needs of their clients. Call our team today at (800) 795-8009 to hear how AB 1766 will impact you personally, or fill out an online contact form.
