The bill amends the Enhanced Driver License and Enhanced Official State Personal Identification Card Act by updating the requirements for applicants seeking these identification forms. Key changes include the clarification of the application process, where applicants must provide a completed application that indicates their full legal name, date of birth, residence address, and other personal details. Additionally, the bill specifies that documentation must demonstrate the applicant's U.S. citizenship and legal name changes, and it mandates that applicants certify the truthfulness of their information. The bill also outlines the procedures for capturing and using applicants' facial images and signatures, emphasizing the confidentiality of this information and the conditions under which it may be disclosed.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions regarding the retention of applicants' facial images, stating that these must be kept for at least one year unless fraud is suspected, in which case they must be retained for ten years. It also establishes that the Secretary of State cannot maintain a database that could be shared with foreign countries and must allow for the designation of communication impediments on identification cards. The bill includes several insertions and deletions to refine the language and clarify the responsibilities of the Secretary of State in processing applications and maintaining records. The act will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.305