HI SB1351

Clarifies when businesses may scan the machine-readable zone of Hawaii identification cards or driver's licenses by specifying seven permitted purposes.

Allows scanning to verify authenticity of identification or identity when individual pays by non-cash method, returns items, or requests refunds or exchanges.

Permits age verification scanning when providing age-restricted goods or services, removing the requirement to demonstrate reasonable doubt of age.

Restricts information collected for fraud prevention and contractual purposes to name, address, date of birth, and driver's license or identification card number.

Authorizes scanning for state or federal law compliance, transmission to consumer reporting agencies or financial institutions under federal laws, and by healthcare entities subject to HIPAA privacy rules.