MI SB0494

Allows applicants to provide electronic verification and certification instead of a signature on official state personal identification card applications, as determined by the secretary of state.

Requires non-citizen applicants to provide documents demonstrating legal presence in the United States, with the secretary of state authorized to verify this status and adopt necessary rules.

Establishes that social security numbers obtained during application may only be disclosed for specific purposes including federal compliance, child support enforcement, vital records comparison, and other legally required uses, and prohibits displaying the number on the card.

Increases criminal penalties for falsely representing information on identification card applications, ranging from 1-5 years imprisonment and $500-$5,000 fines for first offense, up to 5-15 years and $5,000-$15,000 for third or subsequent violations.

Maintains existing identification card provisions including the $10 fee (waived for seniors 65+, disabled drivers, blind individuals), 4-year expiration, organ donor registry participation, and security features to prevent counterfeiting.