Michigan Senate Bill SB0618

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 10/22/25
• Refer: 10/22/25

Caption

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

Impact

The bill introduces updated identification that can be provisioned on mobile devices, enhancing accessibility for residents. It also reinforces security protocols, requiring the inclusion of encryption and other means to protect personal data against unauthorized access. This change could encourage residents to switch to digital identification formats, reflecting a broader trend towards mobile technology in critical state actions and services.

Summary

Senate Bill 618 amends the 'Enhanced Driver License and Enhanced Official State Personal Identification Card Act' to provide for mobile versions of these identification documents. It allows the issuance of mobile enhanced driver licenses and mobile enhanced official state personal identification cards to individuals who are United States citizens and residents of Michigan. The law specifies that these mobile licenses serve dual purposes: as valid identification for entering the United States at land and sea ports and as standard operational driver licenses.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding the bill include the implications of security measures on personal privacy, as some groups may express concerns over the safety of personal data being stored electronically. Additionally, the specification for individuals in the address confidentiality program adds a layer of complexity regarding the disclosure of personal information, possibly leading to debates about transparency and the rights of participants in such programs. Lawmakers may also discuss whether mobile versions compromise the integrity and security traditionally associated with physical identification cards.