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SC H4809

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lee Gilreath

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public entities (state agencies, political subdivisions, school districts, public colleges) from requiring any person to obtain or maintain a digital form of identification, though they may offer digital ID as an optional alternative to physical ID

  • Establishes that no person is required to obtain a mobile driver's license, and prohibits linking any driver's license to automated license plate readers without the license holder's written consent

  • Requires written consent for each specific use of personal data collected through digital identification, and prohibits sale or transfer of personal data without consent from both public and private entities

  • Grants individuals the right to view, correct, remove, destroy, or restrict usage of all personal data associated with their digital identification

  • Creates a private cause of action allowing individuals to sue public or private entities for violations, with liability of up to $150,000 per occurrence

Legislative Description

Digital forms of identification

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Public Works12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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