The bill S. 448 proposes the establishment of an "Electronic Driver's License System" by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This system will allow individuals to present or submit evidence of a valid driver's license in electronic formats, such as on a cellular phone or other portable electronic devices, instead of requiring a physical driver's license. The DMV is authorized to contract with external entities to develop this system, which may include a mobile application for accessing electronic images of driver's licenses. The bill ensures that electronic licenses will be accepted for identification purposes, including by law enforcement and sellers of alcoholic beverages, while also allowing law enforcement to verify the authenticity of the electronic license.

Additionally, the bill outlines conditions under which a person's participation in the electronic driver's license system may be disabled, suspended, or terminated, specifically if their physical driver's license has been canceled, revoked, or suspended, or if they report their electronic device as lost or stolen. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
03/12/2025: 56-1-560
03/19/2025: 56-1-560
Latest Version: 56-1-560