The proposed bill, titled the "Relying Parties on Mobile Licenses Act," aims to establish regulations for relying parties who utilize mobile licenses for identity verification. It defines key terms such as "data elements," "holder," and "relying party," and outlines the responsibilities of relying parties during transactions. Specifically, relying parties are required to request only necessary data elements, inform holders about the use and retention of their data, obtain consent for data release and retention, and ensure cryptographic authentication of the mobile licenses presented. Additionally, they must comply with applicable privacy laws and are prohibited from asking holders to relinquish their mobile devices or consent to searches of those devices.
The bill also clarifies that the presentation of mobile licenses does not grant relying parties the authority to access other data or applications on the holder's mobile device. Furthermore, the act will not take effect unless certain related bills from the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information and ensuring that the use of mobile licenses is secure and respectful of individual privacy rights.