Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards - Issuance to Minors

HB 23 allows minors aged 15 and older in Maryland to apply for state-issued identification cards without requiring a parent or guardian to cosign or be present. It directs the Motor Vehicle Administration to establish new acceptable proof-of-residency documents, including school transcripts, homeless shelter records, or notarized affidavits from adults. The bill does not change federal REAL ID requirements but permits non-REAL ID compliant cards for minors unable to meet federal documentation standards. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.