ID S1299

Public entities in Idaho are prohibited from requiring any person to obtain, maintain, present, or use digital identification, and cannot deny services, benefits, licenses, employment, education, or access based on refusal to use digital ID.

Physical, non-digital identification remains valid for all governmental purposes under Idaho law.

Public entities cannot require a person to surrender, unlock, or relinquish control of a personal electronic device for identity verification, and presenting digital ID does not constitute consent to search the device.

Government agencies are prohibited from tracking individuals, retaining identity data beyond a transaction, or using digital identification as a universal credential across agencies.

Violations carry statutory damages of $500 to $2,500 per violation for individuals, plus civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation against public entities that knowingly violate the law after receiving 30 days written notice to cure.