Status: Legislative a/o Study Activity

Short Description: Bill proposed the Commissioner of Public Safety develop and implement an electronic format for driver’s licenses, driving permits and identification cards as an option for license holders, permit holders and card holders.

Resources:

State’s Web Page: Mississippi DPS, Driver Services

Significant State References or Resources:

• HB 703  Develop & implement an electronic format for driver’s licenses, 2020.
• SB 2634 Provides Digital ID issued by SoS to be valid and acceptable form of ID, 2020
• HB 1407 Develop & implement an electronic format for driver’s licenses, 2019.

Recent/Relevant News: 

• Nearly one year after launch, mobile ID to be utilized for statewide elections, October 18, 2022
• Mississippi works to offer driver’s license in digital form, Oct. 12, 2021
• DPS Mobile Driver’s License Program Delayed until Next Year, Will not Meet Statutory Deadline, May 2021.