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SC H4809
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lee Gilreath
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Grants individuals the right to view, correct, remove, destroy, or restrict usage of all personal data associated with their digital identification
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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