Arizona 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: To Executive 6 R cosponsors

HB 2957 — driver license; enhanced; mobile; prohibition

Last action — Vetoed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on June 19, 2026.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill prohibits enhanced mobile driver licenses.

This bill makes it illegal to use enhanced mobile driver licenses. It focuses on regulating the form and usage of drivers' licenses.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

171 added · 227 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of HB 2957 has added a new requirement that only individuals whose main residence is in the state and whose presence in the U.S. is legally authorized can be issued a driver license or identification that does not comply with the REAL ID Act. It also specifies that these licenses will be clearly labeled as “not for REAL ID Act purposes.” Additionally, the bill reinforces the prohibition against collecting or using biometric data in the licensing process. These changes are significant as they aim to enhance the legal residency verification process and safeguard personal data from misuse.

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Senate Engrossed House Bill driver license;
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AMENDING SECTIONS 28-364 AND 28-3158, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
AMENDING SECTION 28-364, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
(c) The vehicle complies with the definition and standards for low-speed vehicles, unless excepted or exempted under federal law, set - 8 - H.B.
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2957 forth in 49 Code of Federal Regulations sections 571.3(b) and 571.500, respectively.
2957 (c) The vehicle complies with the definition and standards for low-speed vehicles, unless excepted or exempted under federal law, set forth in 49 Code of Federal Regulations sections 571.3(b) and 571.500, respectively.
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT RETAIN ANY COPIES OF ORIGINAL OR SECONDARY SOURCE DOCUMENTS USED TO VERIFY A PERSON'S IDENTITY WHEN ISSUING A DRIVER LICENSE OR NONOPERATING IDENTIFICATION LICENSE PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION B OF THIS SECTION EXCEPT WHEN REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW FOR THE PURPOSES OF ISSUING A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5 OF THIS TITLE.
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT COLLECT, CAPTURE, STORE OR USE ANY BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS, INCLUDING BIOMETRIC FACIAL IMAGE DATA CONSISTENT WITH THE REAL ID ACT'S IMPLEMENTING REGULATION REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR BIOMETRIC DATA INTERCHANGE FORMATS OR ANY SUCCESSOR STANDARD, IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUING A DRIVER LICENSE OR NONOPERATING IDENTIFICATION LICENSE PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION B OF THIS SECTION.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION, "BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS" INCLUDES FACIAL RECOGNITION DATA, IRIS SCANS, FINGERPRINTS, VOICEPRINTS OR ANY MEASURABLE BIOLOGICAL OR BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS USED FOR AUTOMATED RECOGNITION OF AN INDIVIDUAL.
ANY INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM A PERSON WHEN ISSUING A DRIVER LICENSE OR NONOPERATING IDENTIFICATION LICENSE PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION B OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO, SHARED WITH OR STORED IN ANY INTERSTATE, FEDERAL OR INTERNATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE STATE POINTER EXCHANGE SERVICES, EXCEPT FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT RETAIN ANY COPIES OF ORIGINAL OR SECONDARY SOURCE DOCUMENTS USED TO VERIFY A PERSON'S IDENTITY WHEN ISSUING A DRIVER LICENSE OR NONOPERATING IDENTIFICATION LICENSE.
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ANY VALID PURPOSE RELATING TO THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.
EXCEPT FOR ANY VALID PURPOSE RELATING TO THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, ANY INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM A PERSON WHEN ISSUING A DRIVER LICENSE OR NONOPERATING IDENTIFICATION LICENSE PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION B OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE - 13 - H.B.
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2957 TO, SHARED WITH OR STORED IN ANY INTERSTATE, FEDERAL OR INTERNATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE STATE POINTER EXCHANGE SERVICES.
ANY CHECK OF THE PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED BY 49 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTION 383.73 WHEN ISSUING A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 5 OF THIS TITLE.
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2957 E.
The director shall base each advance payment on an estimate of cost of the proposed relocation or adjustment prepared by the federal government and acceptable to the director and shall base the final compensation on the actual agreed cost.
The director shall base each advance payment on an estimate of cost of the proposed relocation or adjustment - 14 - H.B.
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2957 prepared by the federal government and acceptable to the director and shall base the final compensation on the actual agreed cost.
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The director may implement electronic or digital versions of driver licenses, nonoperating identification licenses, vehicle registration cards, license plates or other official records of the department.
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2957 G.
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The director may implement electronic or digital versions of driver licenses, nonoperating identification licenses, vehicle registration cards, license plates or other official records of the department.
Section 28-3158, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
28-3158.
Driver license or instruction permit application A.
A person who applies for an instruction permit or for a driver license shall use a form furnished by the department.
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An applicant shall pay the fee prescribed by section 28-3002 for a driver license or for an instruction permit issued under section 28-3154, 28-3155, 28-3156 or 28-3225.
The department shall refund an application fee pursuant to section 28-373.
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An applicant for an instruction permit or a driver license shall give the department satisfactory proof of the applicant's full legal name, date of birth, sex and domicile residence address in this state, if the applicant has a residence address, and that the applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.
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The application for an instruction permit or a driver license shall state the following:
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A brief description of the applicant and any other identifying information required by the department.
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Whether the applicant has been licensed, and if so, the type of license issued, when the license was issued and what state or country issued the license.
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If the applicant was never licensed, the applicant's last previous state or country of residence.
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The social security number of the applicant.
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The department shall:
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Verify that a social security number provided by an applicant is a valid number assigned to that applicant.
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Retain the social security number in its records.
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The social security number provided to the department pursuant to subsection D of this section for an applicant's driver license or instruction permit shall not appear on an applicant's driver license or instruction permit unless the applicant requests that the social security number appear on the applicant's driver license or instruction permit as the driver license or instruction permit number.
Except as provided in sections 28-455 and 41-1954, the department shall not release the social security number to any person unless the applicant requests that the social security number appear on the applicant's driver license or instruction permit as the driver license or instruction permit number.
The provisions of this subsection shall be included in each application.
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The department may adopt and implement procedures to deny a driver license or instruction permit to a person who has been deported.
The department may adopt and implement procedures to reinstate a person's privilege to apply for a driver license or permit if the person's legal presence status is restored.
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On request of an applicant, the department shall allow the applicant to provide on the license or permit a post office box address that is regularly used by the applicant.
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The department may request an applicant who appears in person for a license, a duplicate license or reinstatement of a driving privilege to complete satisfactorily the vision screening prescribed by the department.
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If a driver license applicant submits satisfactory proof to the department that the applicant is a veteran, on request of the applicant, the department shall allow a distinguishing mark to appear on the license that identifies the person as a veteran.
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THIS SECTION DOES NOT ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO COLLECT, ANALYZE, STORE OR TRANSMIT ANY BIOMETRIC DATA, EXCEPT THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY TRANSFER THE PHOTO IMAGE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 28-3166.
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Action History

  1. Vetoed by Governor

  2. Transmit to Governor

  3. PASSED

  4. Transmit to House

  5. PASSED

  6. PASSED

  7. DPA

  8. DPA

  9. Senate Second Reading

  10. Senate First Reading

  11. Transmit to Senate

  12. PASSED

  13. DPA

  14. PASSED

  15. House Placed on Consent Calendar

  16. DP

  17. House Second Reading

  18. House First Reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on · 26 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (87)

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 32 Yea · 21 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 22005
Republican 30102
Total 322107
% of votes cast 53%35%0%12%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Nay
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Yea
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Nay
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Nay
Janeen Connolly Democrat Not Voting
Junelle Cavero Democrat Yea
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Nay
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Not Voting
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Not Voting
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Nay
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
Cody Reim Republican Nay
David Livingston Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Julie Willoughby Republican Not Voting
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Yea
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Sylvia Allen Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Not Voting

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Passed

Passed 31 Yea · 22 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 02205
Republican 31002
Total 312207
% of votes cast 52%37%0%12%
How each member voted (60)
Member Party Vote
Aaron Márquez Democrat Nay
Alma Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Anna Abeytia Democrat Nay
Betty J Villegas Democrat Nay
Brian Garcia Democrat Nay
Cesar Aguilar Democrat Nay
Christopher Mathis Democrat Nay
Consuelo Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Elda Luna-Nájera Democrat Nay
Janeen Connolly Democrat Nay
Junelle Cavero Democrat Nay
Kevin Volk Democrat Nay
Lorena Austin Democrat Nay
Lupe Contreras Democrat Nay
Lydia Hernandez Democrat Nay
Mae Peshlakai Democrat Not Voting
Mariana Sandoval Democrat Nay
Myron Tsosie Democrat Nay
Nancy Gutierrez Democrat Nay
Oscar De Los Santos Democrat Not Voting
Patty Contreras Democrat Nay
Quantá Crews Democrat Nay
Sarah Liguori Democrat Nay
Seth Blattman Democrat Not Voting
Stacey Travers Democrat Nay
Stephanie Simacek Democrat Nay
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton Democrat Nay
Alexander Kolodin Republican Yea
Beverly Pingerelli Republican Yea
Chris Lopez Republican Yea
David Livingston Republican Yea
David Marshall, Sr. Republican Yea
Gail Griffin Republican Yea
James Taylor Republican Yea
Jeff Weninger Republican Yea
John Gillette Republican Yea
Joseph Chaplik Republican Not Voting
Julie Willoughby Republican Yea
Justin Olson Republican Yea
Justin Wilmeth Republican Yea
Khyl Powell Republican Yea
Laurin Hendrix Republican Not Voting
Leo Biasiucci Republican Yea
Lisa Fink Republican Yea
Lupe Diaz Republican Yea
Matt Gress Republican Yea
Michael Carbone Republican Yea
Michael Way Republican Yea
Michele Peña Republican Yea
Neal Carter Republican Yea
Nick Kupper Republican Yea
Pamela Carter Republican Yea
Quang H Nguyen Republican Yea
Rachel Keshel Republican Yea
Ralph Heap Republican Yea
Selina Bliss Republican Yea
Steve Montenegro Republican Yea
Teresa Martinez Republican Yea
Tony Rivero Republican Yea
Walt Blackman Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2957?
HB 2957 is sponsored by James Taylor (Republican), Khyl Powell (Republican), Michele Peña (Republican), Rachel Keshel (Republican), Walt Blackman (Republican), and Lisa Fink (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2957?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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