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SR 56

Urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by J.D. Ford

Indiana Senate urges study of mobile driver's license technology to explore digital ID storage on smartphones for convenience and modernization.

First reading: adopted voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 56

Legislative bill overview

SR 56 is a Senate resolution urging Indiana's Legislative Council to study and develop recommendations regarding mobile driving credentials—digital versions of driver's licenses and identification that can be stored on smartphones. The resolution requests that the council investigate the feasibility, security requirements, legal framework, and implementation timeline for such a system in Indiana.

Why is this important

Mobile credentials could modernize Indiana's identification system, offering convenience to residents while potentially reducing reliance on physical documents. However, implementation raises critical questions about data security, privacy protections, digital equity for those without smartphones, and interoperability with other states' systems. This study would determine whether Indiana should pursue such technology and how to do so responsibly.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and data security: Storing identification on personal devices creates cybersecurity vulnerabilities and raises concerns about government data collection and third-party access
  • Digital equity and accessibility: Not all Hoosiers have smartphones or reliable digital access, potentially creating a two-tiered system and disadvantaging rural or low-income populations
  • Interstate recognition: Mobile credentials only work if other states recognize them; lack of federal coordination could limit real-world utility and create confusion about which credentials are valid where

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

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