Bill > SB619

This bill allows the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue electronic copies of operators' licenses and identification cards, providing individuals with the option to have a digital version of their official identification. Under the new law, drivers would be permitted to display their license in either printed or electronic format (such as on a cellular phone) when requested by a traffic officer. The bill includes important privacy protections, specifying that when an electronic license is displayed, the officer may only view the license document and not other content on the device. The legislation also establishes a $10 fee for issuing electronic copies of both operator's licenses and identification cards. Importantly, the bill maintains the existing requirement that individuals must have their license in their possession while operating a motor vehicle, but now expands the definition of "possession" to include electronic formats. This change modernizes identification documentation practices, providing more convenience for Wisconsin residents while maintaining the essential functions of licensing and identification.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb619