Digital IDs
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In 2020, the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works announced the addition of a digital ID. Here is what we know.
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Status of mobile drivers license in New Jersey Status: Under consideration The Transportation Committee in the New Jersey State Senate voted unanimously to approve a bill that would require New Jersey courts and law enforcement to accept an approved New Jersey mobile ID. The bill does not specify how the mobile ID will be distributed
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Status of digital ID in West Virginia Status: Announced On January 25, 2024 the state of West Virginia announced their intent to launch both digital vehicle registration and a West Virginia mobile ID. They expect a launch in Spring 2023 in partnership with Idemia, whose MID app is already live in states such as Iowa
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State of digital ID in New Mexico Status: Legislation approved, app not yet developed In February 2024, after being approved by state lawmakers, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 88 into law, allowing the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) to issue mobile driver’s licenses and identification cards. Backed by the state MVD, and
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State of mobile ID in Texas Status: No current mobile IDs Texas HB 71 In May 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed HB 71, a bill which would legalize the use of “digital identification.” This bill would have required the Department of Public Safety create a program for digital driver’s licenses by February 1,
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State of mobile ID in Rhode Island Status: N/A As of late 2023, Rhode Island remains one of a handful of states that have not announced any movement towards a mobile ID offering. When asked the assistant administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles stated multiple reasons why the small state has yet
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The latest updates on the status of Louisiana’s digital ID program, LA Wallet, valid for use with law enforcement, voting, & age verification.
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The Missouri mDL has officially gone live. Users are now able to verify their ID using the app, and can even renew their license from it too!
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Wyoming mobile driver’s licenses are now legal in the state. Mobile ID integration will come next. Read more here.
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The House of Representatives and Senate are currently discussing modernization tools for the Vermont DMV, including Vermont mobile IDs.