DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS
The Dothan Houston County Library System has announced the immediate suspension of all passport processing services at its facilities.
Library officials say the move follows a recent order from the U.S. State Department, which now prohibits nonprofit public libraries from serving as passport acceptance facilities.
“To say the least, we are disappointed that we can no longer provide this service,” said DHCLS Director Chris Warren.
The suspension affects all DHCLS locations and will remain in place unless federal law is amended. A bipartisan bill currently pending in Congress could potentially restore passport services at public libraries in the future.
DHCLS says they will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if changes occur.
