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LD 1360

An Act To Preserve Traditional Driver'S Licenses And Nondriver Identification Cards

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David Boyer and 9 co-sponsors

Maine law preserves traditional driver's licenses, blocking transition to REAL ID-compliant credentials required for federal air travel and facility access.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 1360

Legislative bill overview

LD 1360 preserves Maine's traditional driver's license and nondriver identification card formats, preventing the state from transitioning to REAL ID Act-compliant enhanced identification documents. The bill was signed into law on May 30, 2025, after passing both chambers of the Maine legislature.

Why is this important

This legislation affects how Maine residents obtain identification and travel. While traditional licenses remain valid for in-state purposes, federal law requires REAL ID-compliant credentials for domestic air travel and federal facility access. Maine residents may face inconvenience obtaining alternative identification if they wish to fly domestically, creating practical compliance challenges for the state and its citizens.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal compliance gap: The bill may conflict with federal REAL ID requirements for domestic air travel and federal building access, potentially requiring citizens to obtain separate federal IDs
  • Implementation burden: Maintaining parallel identification systems could increase administrative costs for the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
  • Citizen inconvenience: Residents may need to obtain dual forms of identification (traditional license plus REAL ID alternative) to access federal facilities or fly domestically, complicating the identification process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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