An Act to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness
This bill (S 2399) creates a streamlined process for homeless youth and adults to obtain state-issued identification documents, such as driver's licenses or ID cards. It directs state agencies (likely including the DMV or social services) to establish a simplified application pathway, waiving standard fees and documentation requirements. The primary goal is to help individuals access essential services like housing, healthcare, and employment by resolving a critical barrier to identification. The bill directly affects people experiencing homelessness who lack valid ID, enabling them to navigate systems they are otherwise excluded from.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Nov 26, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Nov 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Transportation
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robyn Kennedy
DDemocratic
Co
AG
Adam Gómez
DDemocratic
Co
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
Co
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
Co
John Keenan
DDemocratic
Co
John Velis
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Montigny
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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