The bill amends section 60-484.02 of the Motor Vehicle Operator's License Act to establish new guidelines regarding the release of digital images and signatures captured from applicants for operator's licenses and state identification cards. It specifies that digital images may only be released to certain entities, including law enforcement agencies and the Secretary of State for voter registration purposes, under strict verification protocols. Notably, the bill introduces a new provision allowing the Nebraska State Patrol to release digital images for posting on the Missing Persons Clearinghouse website if the individual is deemed missing, along with requirements for the protection and removal of such images once the individual is located.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of digital images and signatures, classifying such violations as a Class I misdemeanor. It mandates the development of a secure process for the release of digital images to the Secretary of State for voter identification, ensuring that proper measures for access, security, and retention are in place. The original section 60-484.02 is repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the existing regulations concerning the handling of digital images and signatures in the context of motor vehicle licensing.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 60-484.02
Final Reading: 60-484.02
Slip Law: 60-484.02