Status: Legislative a/o Study Activity

Short Description: Current bill proposes the Department of Motor Vehicles establish a secure & uniform system for issuing optional digital proofs of driver licenses & identification cards; authorizes the department to develop electronic credentials.

Resources:

State’s Web Page:  California DMV

Significant State References or Resources

• AB-1503 Digital driver’s licenses and identification cards, 2021.
• AB-1255 Mobile application: driver’s licenses and identification cards, 2017
• AB-221 Mobile application: driver’s licenses & identification cards, 2015;  Vetoed

Recent/Relevant News: 

• California will test digital driver’s licenses. Should you worry about your personal info?, May 24, 2022
• California lawmaker eyes plan to digitize your driver’s license