Bill > A05720

This bill authorizes the New York Department of Motor Vehicles to establish a pilot program for optional mobile or digital driver's licenses and non-driver identification cards with several important safeguards. The pilot program is limited to 0.5% of licensed drivers, must be voluntary, and will run until January 1, 2032. Participants will receive both physical and digital identification, and the program includes robust privacy protections such as requiring express consent for information access, ensuring data encryption, and prohibiting collection of unnecessary personal information like location data. Importantly, participants cannot be compelled to use digital IDs and cannot receive preferential or discriminatory treatment based on their choice of ID format. The digital IDs must have security features that prevent unauthorized access, and users are not required to hand over their electronic devices during identity verification. The department must submit a comprehensive report to the governor and legislature by July 1, 2030, detailing the pilot program's products, features, and potential recommendations for future implementation. The bill emphasizes protecting personal information while exploring the potential benefits of digital identification technologies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5720