Bill > HB1676

This bill prohibits the state of Missouri from implementing or enforcing laws requiring digital identification. Specifically, the bill prevents the state from developing, deploying, or maintaining any state-sponsored digital identification system, mandating digital identification for accessing public or private services, using biometric data for identification within state agencies or government contracts, or sharing an individual's digital identity data with external entities without explicit consent. The bill defines "digital identification" as information stored on a digital network that can be accessed by governmental or commercial entities and serves as proof of an individual's identity. By enacting this legislation, the bill aims to protect individual privacy and prevent mandatory digital tracking or identification systems. The bill also repeals a previous provision that had authorized the development of a secure digital driver's license program, effectively blocking the state's ability to create or implement digital identification technologies. This legislation represents a significant effort to restrict government and institutional use of digital identification methods in Missouri.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1676&year=2026&code=R