IndianaIndiana Senate urges a committee study of smartphone driver's licenses
The Indiana Senate asks the Legislative Council to choose a study committee to examine driver's licenses stored on smartphones.
What it does
The Indiana Senate urges the Legislative Council to have a committee study smartphone driver's licenses. The resolution does not require Indiana to offer these licenses.
Argument forA committee study could help lawmakers weigh how smartphone licenses might protect personal information before deciding whether Indiana should offer them.
Argument againstBecause the request is optional, lawmakers may receive no committee findings to guide decisions about smartphone driver's licenses.
More detail
The Indiana Senate asks the Legislative Council to assign smartphone driving credentials to an appropriate study committee. The requested study concerns digital driving credentials, including driver's licenses stored on smartphones. The Legislative Council can decide whether to assign the topic for study.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 19First reading: adopted voice voteAdopted
- Feb 19Authored by Senator Ford J.D.Introduced
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