The bill establishes a framework for the issuance of digital proofs of driver's licenses and identification cards in Kansas, allowing the division of vehicles to create or contract with entities for an electronic credentialing system. It defines key terms related to digital proofs and outlines the responsibilities of contracted entities regarding data privacy, including prohibitions on sharing or selling personal information and requirements for data deletion within 30 days after contract termination. The legislation also amends existing statutes to accommodate these digital proofs, detailing their authentication, limitations on displayed information, and penalties for unauthorized sharing of personal data. Importantly, it clarifies that digital proofs cannot be used for certain legal identification purposes, such as operating a vehicle or voting.

Additionally, the bill introduces a digital proof option for driver's licenses, which can be issued upon request and payment of a fee, while mandating that applicants possess the corresponding physical card or apply for both simultaneously. It includes provisions for organ donation, requiring identification card applicants to indicate their willingness to be listed as organ donors, and outlines the process for issuing temporary identification cards. The bill also repeals several existing statutes related to identification cards and establishes that the new provisions will take effect upon publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 8-235, 8-126, 8-240, 8-243, 8-1324, 8-1325, 8-1328