HB 74 Summary

• Establishes two types of identification cards and driver's licenses: federally compliant (REAL ID) versions and non-compliant versions, with applicants required to clearly select their preference.

• Adds veteran designations for Hmong and Lao veterans who served in military operations in support of the United States in Laos between February 28, 1961, and May 15, 1975, on identification cards and driver's licenses.

• Restricts data sharing to the minimum required by federal law, prohibits sharing of full social security numbers with interstate databases (limited to 3 digits, or up to 5 digits under certain conditions), and requires annual reports to the legislature on data-sharing efforts.

• Extends driver's license validity from 5 years to 8 years, allows identification card renewal by mail or internet (with restrictions), and requires the department to provide public information about differences between compliant and non-compliant documents.

• Creates special motor vehicle registration plates for recipients of the Bronze Star (for valor), Silver Star, Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Coast Guard Cross, and other awards reflecting valor, with a $30 fee for these plates.