Bill > S03153

This bill authorizes the New York Department of Motor Vehicles to establish a pilot program for digital driver's licenses and non-driver identification cards with several key provisions. The pilot program would allow up to 0.5% of licensed drivers to voluntarily participate in testing mobile or digital alternatives to physical identification cards. Participants would receive both physical and digital versions of their licenses, with strict requirements around data privacy and security. The digital licenses must be approved by the state police superintendent, provided at no cost, and include robust protections such as encrypted data transmission, requiring explicit user consent for information access, and prohibiting collection of unnecessary personal data like location information. Participants can opt out at any time and request deletion of their data within ten days. The program is limited in duration, set to expire on January 1, 2032, and the department must submit a comprehensive report to the governor and legislature by July 1, 2030, detailing the pilot program's products, features, and recommendations for future implementation. Importantly, the bill ensures that participants are not required to use digital licenses instead of physical ones and that no preferential treatment can be given based on the type of identification used.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3153