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SB 618

Traffic control: driver license; mobile enhanced driver license or mobile enhanced official state personal identification card; provide for. Amends secs. 2 & 4 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.302 & 28.304). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0620'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 3 co-sponsors

Michigan bill authorizes digital driver licenses and ID cards stored on mobile devices to modernize identification while raising data security and equitable access concerns.

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Bill Summary · SB 618

Legislative bill overview

SB 618 amends Michigan's driver license and identification card laws to authorize the creation and use of mobile enhanced driver licenses (mEDL) and mobile enhanced official state personal identification cards accessible through digital devices. The bill modifies existing statutes governing license issuance and use, with implementation details tied to companion legislation SB 620.

Why is this important

Digital identification documents could streamline law enforcement interactions, reduce physical document loss or fraud, and align Michigan with other states adopting mobile ID technology. However, widespread adoption depends on technical infrastructure, data security protocols, and public acceptance of storing sensitive identity information on personal devices.

Potential points of contention

  • Data security and privacy: Storing enhanced identification data on mobile devices raises concerns about data breaches, unauthorized access, and whether protections match physical document security standards
  • Equity and accessibility: Digital-only options could disadvantage populations with limited smartphone access, technical literacy challenges, or digital distrust, creating a two-tier identification system
  • Law enforcement interoperability: Questions remain about which agencies can access mobile IDs, verification procedures, and whether officers are trained to authenticate digital credentials without creating new liability or discrimination risks

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

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