Individual Digital Identity Amendments
What changed between versions
Added 15 new legal definitions including 'digital identity', 'state-endorsed digital identity', 'biometric data', 'guardian', and 'mobile communication device' to establish the legal framework for the program
Established state policy that individuals have unique identities, the state does not establish identity, and the state is the only entity that may endorse digital identities for state purposes
Created requirements that individuals must be able to choose how, to whom, and which elements of their digital identity to disclose, and must be able to use physical identity as an alternative
Mandated that state-endorsed digital identities must incorporate state-of-the-art security safeguards, be easy to adopt, and be compatible with various technological systems without sacrificing privacy
Required that use of digital identity be free from surveillance, tracking, or monitoring, and that age verification can occur without revealing actual age or date of birth
Prohibited governmental entities from conveying material benefits for using digital identity instead of physical identity, or withholding services if someone cannot use digital identity
Banned requiring individuals to surrender mobile communication devices to verify identity
Assigned duties to the Department of Government Operations to study, explore, and make recommendations for implementing the digital identity program, with reports due to the Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee by October 31 each year
Set effective date of May 7, 2025 for the new provisions
