The bill amends Michigan's laws concerning the issuance and regulation of official state personal identification cards. Key provisions include the requirement for applicants to present a photographic identity document and a birth certificate or other non-photographic identity document for identity verification. It also allows applicants to provide a mailing address that differs from their residence address and mandates that identification cards issued by the Department of Corrections for parolees be accepted as valid. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Secretary of State will not issue a personal identification card to individuals who possess a valid operator's or chauffeur's license unless it has been suspended, revoked, or restricted.

Further changes include the introduction of new definitions related to communication impediments, ensuring that individuals with such conditions can designate this on their identification card. The bill emphasizes the protection of personal information, including Social Security numbers, and outlines the conditions for disclosure. It also mandates that applicants receive information about their rights regarding anatomical gifts and the donor registry program. The identification card design will be updated to prevent counterfeiting, include emergency medical information, and retain digital images and signatures only for authorized purposes. The expiration period for the identification card is set to four years, with a fee waiver for certain individuals, and the process for obtaining a duplicate card has been streamlined. Key deletions include the removal of specific expiration dates for identification cards and the introduction of provisions allowing individuals to obtain a duplicate card that expires on the same date as the original.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.291