Bill > HB2509

This bill modifies the driver's license application process in Missouri by adding an optional section that allows applicants to voluntarily identify their race, ethnicity, or national origin. The newly added provision specifies that while applicants can choose to provide this demographic information, such details will not be printed on the physical driver's license. Instead, the collected information can only be shared with other state government branches or agencies for research and statistical reporting purposes, and must be presented in an aggregated or anonymized format. The bill ensures that providing this information is completely voluntary and that the data will be used strictly for analytical and research purposes, with protections in place to maintain the applicant's privacy. This change appears to be aimed at helping state agencies better understand demographic trends and potentially improve services, while giving individuals the choice to contribute to such research if they wish.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2509&year=2026&code=R