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WA SB5105

WA SB5105
Authorizing digital driver's licenses through a mobile application.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to authorizing digital driver's licenses through 2 a mobile application; amending RCW 46.20.017 and 46.20.161; creating 3 a new section; providing an effective date; providing an expiration 4 date; and declaring an emergency. 5

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Washington Department of Licensing to establish a program by September 1, 2024, that allows every qualifying applicant for a driver's license to acquire a digital version of their license in addition to the physical version. The bill requires the department to adopt rules by August 1, 2024, to implement the digital driver's license program, including issuance requirements, specifications, security and privacy protections, and the use associated with the digital license. The bill also amends existing law to allow licensees to meet the requirement of having their driver's license in their immediate possession by displaying a digital version of their license.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)

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