Bill > S2905

This bill establishes provisions for mobile driver's licenses in the Commonwealth, allowing individuals to have an electronic version of their driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card stored on a mobile device. The "registrar," which refers to the state agency responsible for issuing driver's licenses and identification, will create an "electronic credential system" that complies with standards set by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This electronic credential will be an addition to, not a replacement for, the physical card, and its data elements will match those on the physical credential. The registrar can contract with other entities to develop and maintain this system and may charge a fee for provisioning the electronic credential. The bill emphasizes data security and privacy, requiring that the verification process only requests necessary information and that "relying parties" (entities to whom the credential is presented) obtain consent before retaining any data. Importantly, individuals will still need to carry their physical credential while driving, and they are not required to hand over their mobile device to law enforcement for verification, though they must present their physical credential upon request. The bill also includes provisions for the immunity of law enforcement from liability for damage to devices used for displaying electronic credentials. The regulations for this system must be established within 270 days of the bill's passage, and the electronic credential system will become effective on the same timeline.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2905