The bill amends various sections of the Idaho Code to introduce electronic driver's licenses and electronic identification cards, establishing a new section, 49-315A, which mandates the Idaho Department of Transportation to create a system for individuals to obtain an electronic driver's license by July 1, 2026. This electronic license will serve as an extension of the physical driver's license, compliant with national standards, and valid for all purposes under Idaho law. The bill also outlines security measures to protect personal data associated with these electronic licenses, ensuring that only necessary identity elements are accessible for verification, while granting the department authority to create implementation rules subject to legislative approval.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing voter identification requirements, specifying that electronic driver's licenses or identification cards will not be accepted at polling places, and voters must present traditional forms of ID. It also includes provisions for the issuance of identification cards, requiring photographs and allowing individuals to indicate medical conditions or veteran status. The amendments aim to modernize Idaho's driver's licensing and identification systems while ensuring the protection of personal information, with certain sections set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and others on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-105, 49-315, 49-316, 49-322, 49-2444
Engrossment 1: 49-105, 49-315, 49-316, 49-322, 49-2444, 34-1113