Bill > HB1698

This bill clarifies the legal framework surrounding electronic credentials, specifically mobile driver's licenses and non-driver identification cards, by explicitly stating that no person can be forced to obtain, create, maintain, or display an electronic credential. The legislation also specifies that businesses are not required to accept electronic credentials, even if they are issued by the division of motor vehicles. By adding these provisions to existing New Hampshire statutes (RSA 263-A:5 and RSA 263-A:3), the bill aims to protect individual choice and prevent mandatory adoption of digital identification methods. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a short transition period for relevant agencies and businesses to understand the new regulations. This approach ensures that while electronic credentials remain an option, they cannot be compulsorily implemented or universally mandated by government agencies or private businesses.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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