TO RESTRICT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING AN IDENTIFICATION CARD TO AN INDIVIDUAL IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

HB 1789 prohibits Arkansas local governments (counties, cities of first/second class, and incorporated towns) from funding or issuing identification cards to individuals without proof of lawful U.S. presence. The bill requires local ID programs to verify legal immigration status before providing cards or financial support for such cards. It specifically targets local government-run ID programs that provide access to services like schools, banks, or law enforcement, but does not affect state-issued ID cards. The law aims to prevent local programs from being used as part of sanctuary policies, aligning with Arkansas' stance against such initiatives.