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MA H3725

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jack Lewis

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to establish an electronic credential system allowing driver's licenses, learner's permits, and ID cards to be displayed on mobile phones or electronic devices

  • Electronic credentials must be issued in addition to (not instead of) physical credentials, and drivers must still carry their physical license while operating a motor vehicle

  • System must comply with AAMVA Mobile Driver License Implementation Guidelines and ISO/IEC 18013-5 standards, with secure encrypted verification processes

  • Prohibits displaying an electronic credential from serving as consent for law enforcement to search other data on the device; officers must promptly return devices after identity verification

  • Regulations must be promulgated and the act takes effect 270 days after passage

Legislative Description

Providing for mobile driver’s licenses in the commonwealth

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/27/2026
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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