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This bill introduces electronic driver's licenses and identification cards in Alaska, allowing residents to obtain digital versions of their physical licenses while still maintaining the original physical document. The bill permits the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue electronic licenses and identification cards upon application, with specific provisions to protect individual privacy. When an electronic license is presented to a law enforcement officer, the officer cannot search the mobile device and must promptly return it after verifying identity. The bill also adds language specifying that electronic licenses are valid forms of identification and can be used in the same manner as physical licenses, with the requirement that individuals still retain their physical licenses. Additionally, the bill expands the commissioner of administration's ability to enter into data exchange agreements with various national driver registration and verification services. The legislation ensures that if a license is suspended, revoked, or canceled, this status will be reflected on both the physical and electronic versions, and provides immunity for law enforcement officers handling electronic licenses, except in cases of intentional misconduct. The changes aim to modernize driver's license documentation while maintaining existing legal standards for identification and driving privileges.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB180