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MA H3725
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jack Lewis
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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System must comply with AAMVA Mobile Driver License Implementation Guidelines and ISO/IEC 18013-5 standards, with secure encrypted verification processes
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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
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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