Bill Denying Illegal Immigrants Driver's Licenses Passes in NM House

SANTA FE - The New Mexico state house of representatives passed a bill late Friday evening denying the issuance of driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, according to a news release from the House GOP committee.

In a 42-28 vote, House Bill 78 passed, which requires a valid Social Security number in order to obtain a license.

Rep. Andy Nuñez of Hatch introduced the bill in the Legislature.

The bill now needs to be passed by the Senate, and signed by the Governor, in order to become law.