This 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. The bill introduces new provisions that allow for the release of digital images to the Nebraska State Patrol for posting on the Missing Persons Clearinghouse website if the individual depicted is deemed missing. Additionally, it establishes that any unauthorized disclosure of digital images or signatures by department officials or law enforcement officers will be classified as a Class I misdemeanor.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the development of a process for the release of digital images to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes, ensuring that proper measures for access, security, storage, and retention are in place. The Secretary of State and the Department of Motor Vehicles are required to enter into an agreement regarding the release and protection of these digital images. The original section 60-484.02 is repealed, consolidating the updated provisions into the revised statute.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 60-484.02