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HB 1676

Prohibits the implementation or enforcement of any laws requiring digital identification

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Seitz

Missouri HB 1676 would bar laws mandating digital identification for residents, preventing state or local actions that require digital IDs to access services or benefits.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 1676

Overview

HB 1676 (Missouri, 2026) seeks to prohibit the implementation or enforcement of any laws requiring digital identification. The bill appears to target mandates or regulatory schemes that would mandate digital IDs for individuals, organizations, or activities within the state.

Purpose and intent

  • To prevent the state or any Missouri entity from enacting or enforcing laws that compel the use of digital identification systems.
  • To limit or block government or regulatory action that would require individuals to possess or use digital IDs for access to services, benefits, or rights.

Key provisions and changes

  • Prohibition on laws requiring digital identification: The bill would bar the adoption or enforcement of statutes that mandate digital ID requirements for residents or participants in various programs, services, or activities.
  • Scope of prohibition: While the exact text is not provided, the measure typically covers:
    • State-level laws and regulations.
    • Potentially applicable local ordinances if the bill’s language extends to sub-jurisdictional governments.
    • Enforcement actions or penalties associated with implementing digital ID mandates (to the extent defined in the bill).
  • Preemption or override: The bill may include language asserting that any such MO laws or policies are void or unenforceable to the extent they require digital IDs.

Who/what would be affected

  • State government agencies and departments that might otherwise implement digital ID requirements.
  • Local governments or agencies that attempt to adopt digital ID mandates.
  • Programs and services that could otherwise be conditioned on possessing or presenting a digital identification credential.
  • Private entities involved in state-regulated programs if the bill’s language is broad enough to implicate implementation by enforceable state standards (though typical focus is on government actions).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Prefiled: December 1, 2025.
  • First Reading: January 7, 2026.
  • Second Reading: January 8, 2026.
  • Referred: Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.
  • Next steps (if advanced): Committee consideration (Emerging Issues) and potential amendments, floor debate, and votes in the House. If passed, bill would move to the Senate for its own consideration and potential changes.

Potential implications

  • Legal/constitutional: If enacted, the bill would create a statutory barrier against digital ID mandates, which could affect ongoing or proposed regulatory frameworks involving digital credentials.
  • Administrative impact: Agencies would need to review and potentially revise policies to remove or avoid digital ID requirements, reducing regulatory flexibility in this area.
  • Privacy and civil liberties: Supporters may view the bill as protecting privacy by limiting digital tracking or credentialing, while opponents may raise concerns about limiting modern secure identification mechanisms.

Notes

  • Specific language regarding definitions (e.g., what constitutes “digital identification”) and the exact scope of applicability (state-wide vs. local) is not provided in the summary. Access to the bill text would clarify definitions, exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, and any penalties for violations.

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

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