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IN SB0182
Bill
Status
2/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Melton
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AI Summary
- Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) may develop a system to issue mobile credentials accessible through a smartphone application, effective July 1, 2021
- Mobile credentials can be issued for driver's licenses, learner's permits, and identification cards upon applicant request, but excludes commercial driver's licenses, commercial learner's permits, and photo exempt identification cards
- Individuals may hold both a physical credential and a mobile credential simultaneously
- Law enforcement may not confiscate, retain, or extract data from a telecommunications device used to display a mobile credential without consent, probable cause, or a valid search warrant
- BMV may adopt rules to administer the mobile credential system, including imposing fees, and may contract with third parties for implementation
Legislative Description
Motor vehicle matters. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles (BMV) may develop a system to issue mobile credentials. Provides that the BMV may issue, upon request of an applicant, a mobile credential when the applicant satisfies the requirements for application for an identification card or various licenses and permits. Provides the BMV with rulemaking authority to implement the mobile credential system. Defines mobile credential. Makes conforming changes. Provides that an owner or last titled owner of a motor vehicle commits a Class C infraction when the owner or last titled owner of the motor vehicle abandons the vehicle. Provides that a unit or holder of a mechanic's lien including a towing service, city, town, or county shall forward a copy of the abandoned vehicle report including a copy of the complaint and summons to the public agency who placed the abandoned vehicle tag on the vehicle. Provides that the public agency shall send the complaint and summons by first class mail to the owner of the vehicle. Provides for the form for a complaint and summons for the offense of abandoning a vehicle. Provides a procedure to change the gender that appears on a driver's license, permit, identification card, or photo exempt identification card.
Last Action
Representative Judy added as cosponsor
3/25/2019