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SB 70

creating a mobile driver's license and non-driver identification card.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Donovan Fenton and 8 co-sponsors

New Hampshire bill to enable digital driver's licenses and IDs on smartphones was voted inexpedient to legislate, blocking implementation of mobile identification technology.

Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1
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Bill Summary · SB 70

Legislative bill overview

SB 70 would authorize New Hampshire to create a mobile driver's license and non-driver identification card system, allowing residents to store digital versions of their IDs on smartphones. The bill establishes a framework for implementing this technology while maintaining security and privacy standards for digital identity verification.

Why is this important

Digital IDs could increase convenience for residents by eliminating the need to carry physical cards and enabling faster identity verification in routine situations. However, the bill's failure (marked "Inexpedient to Legislate" on 11/03/2025) means New Hampshire residents will not have this option, while neighboring states and others continue adopting similar technologies, potentially affecting cross-state recognition and competitiveness in digital infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Data security and privacy concerns: Digital storage of identification information raises questions about cybersecurity, data breaches, and who controls personal biometric/identification data
  • Acceptance and standardization: Uncertainty about whether businesses, law enforcement, and other jurisdictions would accept mobile IDs as legitimate, and whether standards would align with other states
  • Technology access equity: Not all residents have smartphones or consistent digital access, potentially creating a two-tier system where some citizens cannot use the service

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

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