The bill amends section 60-484.02 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, concerning the release of digital images and signatures captured during the application process for motor vehicle operator's licenses and state identification cards. It establishes specific exceptions for when these digital images may be released, including to law enforcement agencies for investigative purposes and to the Nebraska State Patrol for posting on the Missing Persons Clearinghouse website if an individual is deemed missing. The bill also mandates that the Nebraska State Patrol implement protection protocols and security measures for the handling of these digital images, and requires the removal of images from the website once the individual is located.

Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for unauthorized disclosure of digital images and signatures, classifying such violations as a Class I misdemeanor. It outlines the process for the release of digital images to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes, ensuring that proper security and verification measures are in place. The original section 60-484.02 is repealed, consolidating the updated provisions into the amended statute.

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