Bill > A3518

This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create digital driver's licenses and digital non-driver identification cards as an optional alternative to traditional printed licenses. The digital licenses would be accessible on electronic devices and include all the same information as physical cards. The bill establishes comprehensive requirements for these digital licenses, emphasizing privacy, security, and user control. Key provisions include mandatory security features like encryption, selective disclosure of personal information, and protection against unauthorized data collection. Holders can choose which information to share and will not be required to hand over their electronic device during verification. The bill prohibits verifiers from discriminating against individuals who choose to use digital or physical licenses and ensures that digital licenses cannot be used as a pretext for unnecessary data collection or device searches. The MVC must report on the program's implementation after two years, including details about usage, cybersecurity incidents, and privacy improvements. Violations by verifiers can result in civil penalties, and the Attorney General is authorized to provide guidance and enforce the law's provisions. The digital licenses will become available 44 months after the bill's enactment, with administrative preparations allowed to begin earlier.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3518