United States Code

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§ 20145.
Elimination of barriers
(a)
Minors

A Federal agency may not require a survivor of human trafficking who is less than 18 years of age or a homeless youth to obtain the consent or signature of the parent or guardian of the survivor or homeless youth to receive a copy of a Government-issued identity card issued to the survivor or homeless youth.

(b)
Fees

A Federal agency may not charge a survivor of human trafficking or a homeless youth a fee to obtain a copy of a Government-issued identity card issued to the survivor or homeless youth.

(Pub. L. 117–347, title IV, § 402, Jan. 5, 2023, 136 Stat. 6208.)
cite as: 34 USC 20145