The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding driver licenses and nonoperating identification licenses in Arizona. It would explicitly prohibit the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) from requiring participation in an enhanced driver license program to comply with federal initiatives, such as the REAL ID Act. Additionally, the bill mandates that ADOT continue to issue non-REAL ID compliant licenses, which would be available only to individuals whose state of domicile is Arizona and who are lawfully present in the U.S. These licenses would be clearly marked as "not for REAL ID Act purposes." Furthermore, the bill introduces strict limitations on the collection and retention of biometric data and personal information, ensuring that such data is not stored in any interstate or federal database unless for specific lawful purposes.

Moreover, the bill would require ADOT to inform applicants about their options for REAL ID compliant versus non-compliant licenses and clarify that the use of a digital or mobile license is not mandatory for government services. It also removes driver licenses from the list of records eligible for electronic versions and conditions the repeal of REAL ID compliance measures on specific federal actions, such as the repeal of the REAL ID Act or changes in federal definitions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance privacy protections and provide alternatives to federally compliant identification in Arizona.

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