Bill > HB4196

This bill amends the Enhanced Driver License and Enhanced Official State Personal Identification Card Act by updating several provisions related to application requirements and document handling by the Secretary of State. The bill clarifies language around application submissions, requiring applicants to provide detailed personal information including full legal name, date of birth, residence address, and Social Security number, and mandating documentation that verifies U.S. citizenship. It also specifies rules about how an applicant's facial image and signature can be used, primarily by government agencies for law enforcement purposes, while maintaining strict privacy protections. The bill establishes that Social Security numbers will not be displayed on identification cards, and allows individuals to voluntarily add a communication impediment designation that can be viewed by authorized law enforcement personnel. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for retaining application documents, with specific guidelines for storing facial images of denied applicants, and explicitly prohibits creating databases that could be shared with non-U.S. countries. The changes aim to enhance the security and accuracy of state identification processes while protecting individual privacy. The bill will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, contingent on the passage of a related bill.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4196