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SB 1005

Relating to swiping driver licenses.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dick Anderson and 14 co-sponsors

SB 1005 establishes regulations for electronic scanning of Oregon driver licenses, taking effect January 1, 2026 to protect personal data privacy.

Effective date, January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary · SB 1005

Legislative bill overview

SB 1005 relates to regulations governing the swiping or magnetic stripe reading of driver licenses in Oregon. The bill establishes rules for when and how driver license information can be electronically scanned or processed. This legislation became law in 2025 and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Why is this important

Driver license swiping affects data security and privacy for millions of Oregonians, as magnetic stripe information can contain sensitive personal and biometric data. The rules established by this bill will shape what businesses, law enforcement, and other entities can do with driver license data they collect electronically. Clear regulations protect consumers from unauthorized data collection while balancing legitimate commercial and governmental needs.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. business convenience: Restrictions on swiping may inconvenience retailers and other businesses that rely on quick ID verification, versus privacy advocates who want limits on data collection
  • Law enforcement access: Questions about whether police and other government agencies should have different swiping permissions than private businesses
  • Technical feasibility: Implementation challenges for businesses and venues that need to update systems to comply with new restrictions by the January 2026 deadline

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

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