Senate Resolution No. by Senator Mizell urges the office of alcohol and tobacco control and the Board of Regents to conduct a joint study on the feasibility of using student identification cards from Louisiana postsecondary institutions as a form of digital identification verification. This initiative aims to explore the potential benefits of integrating these identification cards into a secure digital verification framework, particularly for age verification related to alcohol and tobacco purchases. The resolution highlights the advancements in digital identity technology and the need for modernized verification processes that could enhance convenience for students while reducing fraudulent identification.

The study will assess various factors, including technological requirements, security standards, privacy implications, potential costs, and necessary statutory or regulatory changes. It will involve consultations with relevant stakeholders, including higher education systems and technology experts, and is expected to provide a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations to the Senate Committees on Judiciary B and Education by February 1, 2027.