Bill > H0078

This bill establishes a framework for electronic driver's licenses and identification cards in Idaho, to be implemented by July 1, 2026. The legislation allows the Idaho Transportation Department to create a digital version of physical driver's licenses and ID cards that can be displayed on a wireless communication device. These electronic credentials will be designed to comply with national standards set by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard. The bill includes important privacy protections, ensuring that when an electronic license is viewed, only the necessary identity elements are accessed through a secure authentication process. The legislation also specifies that electronic licenses are valid for all legal purposes, just like physical licenses, and adds provisions about how peace officers can interact with electronic licenses, such as prohibiting them from accessing other content on a person's device during an inspection. Notably, the bill specifically excludes electronic driver's licenses from being used as valid identification at polling places, maintaining the requirement for physical documentation when voting. The implementation will be rolled out in stages, with some sections of the law taking effect in July 2025 and others in July 2026, giving the state time to develop and implement the necessary technological infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation and Defense Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0078/