HB 21-1139 Summary

• Allows driver's license renewal by mail only if the person's photo on file meets federal Real ID Act requirements under 6 CFR 37.25(a)(1).

• Enables electronic renewal of driver's licenses for individuals ages 21 and older (removes previous age 66 limit), with photo recency requirement same as mail renewal.

• Changes eye examination requirements for mail and electronic renewal: persons under 80 years old must attest to exam within one year before renewal; persons 80 and older must provide optometrist/ophthalmologist statement of exam within preceding six months.

• Repeals the identification card electronic renewal limitation for ages 65 and older; allows applicants ages 21 and older (but under 65) to renew identification cards electronically with same eye examination requirements as driver's licenses.

• Permits parent, guardian, or any responsible adult to sign driving log for minors with instruction permits certifying completion of 50 hours driving experience (10 hours at night) required for driver's license issuance.

• Requires Department of Revenue to report motor vehicle accident data by at-fault driver age annually through June 2024.