The bill amends Alaska's laws concerning motor vehicle identification cards and licenses by introducing provisions for electronic identification cards and electronic driver's licenses. It empowers the Department of Administration to issue a distinct physical identification card for a fee, which is labeled for identification purposes only. The legislation establishes a framework for issuing electronic identification cards to individuals who already possess a physical card, while ensuring that the physical card must be retained. Additionally, it includes privacy protections for individuals presenting electronic identification, clarifying that such presentation does not allow law enforcement to access other contents of the mobile device. Moreover, the bill expands the authority of the commissioner of administration to enter into data-sharing agreements with law enforcement and governmental agencies, while mandating the maintenance of comprehensive records for both physical and electronic licenses. Key changes include the requirement for the surrender of the driver's physical license in cases of disqualification or revocation, with the physical license to be forwarded to the department along with relevant records. The bill also introduces the option for an electronic commercial driver's license and outlines the responsibilities of individuals regarding the surrender of their licenses or identification cards upon revocation. The legislation aims to modernize the identification process while safeguarding individual rights and data privacy, and it is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
SB0237A, AM SB 237, introduced 02/09/2026: 28.05.068, 28.15.151
SB0237B, AM CSSB 237(JUD), introduced 03/23/2026: 28.05.068, 28.15.151
SB0237C, AM CSSB 237(JUD) am H, introduced 05/15/2026, passed House 05/17/2026: 18.65.310, 28.15.111, 18.65.320, 28.05.021, 28.05.051, 28.05.068, 28.15.151, 28.15.011, 28.15.131, 28.15.165, 28.33.130, 28.15.166, 28.15.182, 28.15.183, 28.15.184, 28.15.187, 28.15.189, 28.15.191, 28.15.211, 28.35.030, 28.35.032, 28.15.161, 04.16.160, 28.15.201, 28.20.560, 28.22.041, 28.33.100, 28.15.126, 28.33.140, 28.35.034, 28.15.181, 33.16.150
SB0237D, AM CSSB 237(JUD) am H(reengrossed), introduced 05/19/2026, passed House 05/19/2026, passed Senate 05/20/2026: 18.65.310, 28.15.111, 18.65.320, 28.05.021, 28.05.051, 28.05.068, 28.15.151, 28.15.011, 28.15.131, 28.15.165, 28.33.130, 28.15.166, 28.15.182, 28.15.183, 28.15.184, 28.15.187, 28.15.189, 28.15.191, 28.15.211, 28.35.030, 28.35.032, 28.15.161, 04.16.160, 28.15.201, 28.20.560, 28.22.041, 28.33.100, 28.15.126, 28.33.140, 28.35.034, 28.15.181, 33.16.150
SB0237Z, AM Enrolled SB 237, introduced 05/20/2026: 18.65.310, 28.15.111, 18.65.320, 28.05.021, 28.05.051, 28.05.068, 28.15.151, 28.15.011, 28.15.131, 28.15.165, 28.33.130, 28.15.166, 28.15.182, 28.15.183, 28.15.184, 28.15.187, 28.15.189, 28.15.191, 28.15.211, 28.35.030, 28.35.032, 28.15.161, 04.16.160, 28.15.201, 28.20.560, 28.22.041, 28.33.100, 28.15.126, 28.33.140, 28.35.034, 28.15.181, 33.16.150