Arizona 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2458 — schools; universities; consular identification cards..

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This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

30 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 2458, the focus has shifted from school attendance requirements to clarifying valid identification methods, specifically what constitutes "biometric identity verification techniques," such as fingerprint identification and retina scans. This change matters because it streamlines the legislation to address identification, potentially making it easier for individuals to understand what forms of ID are accepted in various contexts. The removal of the previous sections regarding school attendance and instruction suggests a re-prioritization of legislative efforts, possibly in response to public needs or feedback.

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HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENT EXPLANATION Bill NumberHB 2458 Floor Amendment Cook 1.
HB2458 - 551R - H Ver       House Engrossed   schools;
Removes the requirement that an Arizona school district, charter school, public university or community college accept a consular identification card to show verifiable documentation of Arizona residency or as a valid form of identification.
universities;
Amendment explanation prepared by Chase Houser Phone Number x3213 ch 2/23/2021
consular identification cards..
        State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session       HOUSE BILL 2458       AN ACT   amending section 41-5001, Arizona Revised Statutes;
relating to valid identification.
    (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)   Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.
Section 41-5001, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
START_STATUTE41-5001.
Valid identification;
consular identification cards;
definition A.
This state or any political subdivision of this state shall not 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.
B.
For the purposes of this section, "biometric identity verification techniques" includes fingerprint identification and retina scans.
END_STATUTE
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Action History

  1. DPA

  2. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  3. DP

  4. House Second Reading

  5. W/D

  6. House First Reading.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2458?
HB 2458 is sponsored by César Chávez and David L. Cook.
What is the current status of HB 2458?
This bill died with 55th Legislature - 1st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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