This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding driver licenses and identification in Arizona. It would amend existing sections and add new provisions that clarify the state's stance on the REAL ID Act of 2005. Specifically, it would prohibit the state from requiring participation in an enhanced driver license program and ensure that non-REAL ID-compliant licenses are available, marked as such. The bill also emphasizes that biometric identifiers will not be collected or stored in connection with issuing licenses, and it mandates that applicants be informed of their options regarding REAL ID compliance.

Additionally, the bill would prevent any city, town, or county from requiring digital or mobile driver licenses for identification purposes, ensuring that physical licenses are accepted for all identification needs. It also includes a provision for the repeal of a specific section related to REAL ID compliance, stating that the department must cease issuing REAL ID-compliant licenses under certain conditions. Overall, the bill aims to protect individual privacy and maintain access to non-compliant identification options while clarifying the state's obligations under federal law.

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