HB 2957 — driver license; enhanced; mobile; prohibition
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 removedPlain-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.
Senate Engrossed House BillEngrossed driver license;
AMENDING SECTIONSSECTION 28-36428-364, AND 28-3158, 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.
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 RETAINCOLLECT, ANYCAPTURE, COPIESSTORE OF ORIGINAL OR SECONDARYUSE SOURCEANY DOCUMENTSBIOMETRIC USEDIDENTIFIERS, TOINCLUDING VERIFYBIOMETRIC AFACIAL PERSON'SIMAGE IDENTITYDATA WHENCONSISTENT ISSUINGWITH ATHE DRIVERREAL LICENSEID ORACT'S NONOPERATINGIMPLEMENTING IDENTIFICATIONREGULATION LICENSEREQUIRING PURSUANTCOMPLIANCE TOWITH, SUBSECTIONINTERNATIONAL BSTANDARDS OFFOR THISBIOMETRIC SECTIONDATA EXCEPTINTERCHANGE WHENFORMATS REQUIREDOR BYANY FEDERALSUCCESSOR LAWSTANDARD, FORIN THECONNECTION PURPOSESWITH OF ISSUING A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE PURSUANTOR TONONOPERATING CHAPTERIDENTIFICATION 8,LICENSE ARTICLEPURSUANT 5TO SUBSECTION B OF THIS TITLE.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.
ANYTHE INFORMATIONDEPARTMENT COLLECTEDSHALL FROMNOT ARETAIN PERSONANY WHENCOPIES ISSUINGOF AORIGINAL DRIVER LICENSE OR NONOPERATINGSECONDARY IDENTIFICATIONSOURCE LICENSEDOCUMENTS PURSUANTUSED TO SUBSECTIONVERIFY BA OFPERSON'S THISIDENTITY SECTIONWHEN SHALLISSUING NOTA BEDRIVER ACCESSIBLELICENSE TO, SHARED WITH OR STOREDNONOPERATING INIDENTIFICATION ANYLICENSE. INTERSTATE, FEDERAL OR INTERNATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE STATE POINTER EXCHANGE SERVICES, EXCEPT FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
1.E.
EXCEPT FOR ANY VALID PURPOSE RELATING TO THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.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.
2.2957 TO, SHARED WITH OR STORED IN ANY INTERSTATE, FEDERAL OR INTERNATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE STATE POINTER EXCHANGE SERVICES.
ANYF. 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- by14 the- federalH.B. government and acceptable to the director and shall base the final compensation on the actual agreed cost.
-2957 14prepared -by H.B.the federal government and acceptable to the director and shall base the final compensation on the actual agreed cost.
2957 D.
G.
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.
2957 Sec.G.
5.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.
B.
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.
C.
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.
D.
The application for an instruction permit or a driver license shall state the following:
1.
A brief description of the applicant and any other identifying information required by the department.
2.
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.
3.
If the applicant was never licensed, the applicant's last previous state or country of residence.
4.
The social security number of the applicant.
E.
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The department shall:
1.
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.
F.
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.
G.
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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2957 H.
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.
I.
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.
J.
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.
K.
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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View plain text versions (5)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (02/26/2026) pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version (06/12/2026) Current pdf
- SENATE - Appropriations, Transportation and Technology View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Engrossed Bill - Fink - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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PASSED
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- James Taylor · Cosponsor
- Khyl Powell · Cosponsor
- Michele Peña · Cosponsor
- Rachel Keshel · Cosponsor
- Walt Blackman · Cosponsor
- Lisa Fink · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on · 26 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Lisa Fink Republican
Co-sponsors (5)
- James Taylor Republican
- Khyl Powell Republican
- Michele Peña Republican
- Rachel Keshel Republican
- Walt Blackman Republican
Not signed on (87)
87 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 87 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 2 | 20 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| % 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 31 | 22 | 0 | 7 |
| % 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 |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
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.
- Where can I track HB 2957?
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