Bill > SR0056

This resolution, originating from the Indiana Senate, urges the Legislative Council, a body responsible for legislative planning and research, to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials (mDLs) to a relevant study committee. Mobile driving credentials are digital versions of driver's licenses stored on smartphones, designed to modernize identification by offering secure, verifiable, and instantly accessible alternatives to physical cards. These digital credentials are cryptographically signed, making them harder to forge, and can be revoked if a device is lost or stolen, with biometric authentication to prevent unauthorized access. Unlike physical IDs, mDLs allow users to selectively share only necessary personal information, enhancing privacy. They also facilitate faster, contactless verification and have been approved by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA). The resolution highlights that mDLs reduce identity theft risks, streamline business transactions, and offer significant cost savings by eliminating physical card production expenses and administrative tasks, noting that twenty other states already offer these digital credentials.

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/resolutions/senate/simple/56/details