S.B. 593 - Digital Identification Pilot Program

• Director of transportation shall establish and implement a digital identification pilot program administered by the examiner of drivers for each county.

• Director must assess existing infrastructure, upgrade systems as needed, and acquire or develop a mobile application displaying digital identification for driver's licenses and civil identification cards.

• Mobile application must include authentication and verification for wireless devices and function without requiring wireless connectivity or cellular service.

• Director shall deploy the application at no cost to focus groups for testing and implement a law enforcement version for field testing.

• Director must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2022 regular session; the pilot program repeals on June 30, 2022.