The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding driver licenses and nonoperating identification licenses in Arizona. It would prohibit the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) from requiring participation in an enhanced driver license program to comply with federal initiatives, specifically the REAL ID Act. The bill mandates that ADOT continue to issue non-REAL ID compliant licenses to individuals whose state of domicile is Arizona and who are lawfully present in the U.S. These licenses would be marked as "not for REAL ID Act purposes." Additionally, the bill restricts ADOT from retaining copies of documents used to verify identity and prohibits sharing collected information with interstate or federal databases, except for specific law enforcement purposes.

Furthermore, the bill ensures that applicants are informed of their options between REAL ID compliant and non-compliant licenses, and it emphasizes that the use of digital or mobile licenses cannot be mandated for government services. It also repeals existing compliance measures with the REAL ID Act and outlines conditions under which these measures would be rescinded. Overall, the bill aims to maintain the availability of non-REAL ID compliant licenses while safeguarding personal information and providing clear options to applicants.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-101, 28-338, 28-340, 28-364, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 28-1324, 28-1325, 28-1326, 28-1462, 28-3318, 28-6538, 28-3173, 28-3175
House Engrossed Version: 28-101, 28-338, 28-340, 28-364, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 28-1324, 28-1325, 28-1326, 28-1462, 28-3318, 28-6538, 28-3173, 28-3175
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-101, 28-338, 28-340, 28-364, 28-3158, 28-4302, 28-9551, 28-141, 28-5201, 28-9503, 28-5601, 28-9501, 28-2001, 28-1225, 44-1641, 28-601, 28-1324, 28-1325, 28-1326, 28-1462, 28-3318, 28-6538, 28-3173, 28-3002, 28-3154, 28-3155, 28-3156, 28-3225, 28-373, 28-455, 41-1954, 28-3166, 28-3175