HB 2706 Summary

• Authorizes Arizona to issue enhanced driver licenses and enhanced nonoperating identification licenses to U.S. citizens who meet identity requirements, allowing holders to cross U.S. land and sea borders in the western hemisphere.

• Enhanced licenses may contain radio frequency identification (RFID) chips or similar technology, which must be encrypted and include reasonable security measures to protect resident privacy.

• Establishes fees for enhanced driver licenses (amount to be determined) and enhanced nonoperating identification licenses ($27 for original/renewal, $19 for duplicates), valid for up to five years.

• Requires the department to allow applicants to choose between standard or enhanced driver licenses and nonoperating identification licenses, and permits the department to share enhanced license images with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for identity verification.

• Requires a two-thirds affirmative vote in both houses of the legislature and becomes effective upon the governor's signature.