How SB 165 changes current law

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The bill establishes provisions for the issuance and use of electronic identification cards and driver's licenses in Alaska.

• AS 18.65.310(a)

  that the card [IT] is for identification purposes only. → that the card shall state in bold type letters across the face of the card that the card is for identification purposes only.

  The amendment clarifies the wording on the identification card about its purpose.

• AS 18.65.310

  Upon application, the department may issue an electronic identification card to a person who possesses a physical identification card.

  This adds the availability of electronic identification cards for individuals who already have a physical card.

• AS 18.65.310

  The department shall adopt regulations for the issuance and use of electronic identification cards.

  The department is required to create regulations governing electronic identification cards.

• AS 18.65.310

  Presentation of an electronic identification card on a mobile electronic device for identification purposes does not constitute consent for a peace officer or other authorized representative of the Department of Public Safety to search, view, or access other contents of the mobile electronic device.

  This protects individuals' privacy when showing their electronic identification cards on mobile devices.

• AS 28.05.021

  The commissioner of administration may enter into an agreement with a law enforcement agency, governmental agency or program, or data exchange service, including the National Driver Register, the Problem Driver Pointer System, the Commercial Driver's License Information System, the State-to-State Verification Service, and the Driver License Data Verification Service.

  The commissioner gains the authority to enter into agreements for data exchange with various agencies.

• AS 28.05.051

  The commissioner shall adopt regulations for the issuance and use of electronic driver's licenses and permits issued under this chapter.

  This creates a requirement for regulations concerning electronic driver's licenses and permits.

• AS 28.15.011(b)

  UPON → or exercising any degree of physical control of a motor vehicle on a highway, vehicular way or area, or other public property in this state, is required to have in the possession of the person a valid physical or electronic Alaska driver's license issued under the provisions of this chapter for the type or class of vehicle driven, unless expressly exempted by law from this requirement.

  The amendment broadens the definition of required licensing while allowing for electronic licenses.

• AS 28.15

  Upon application, the department may issue an electronic driver's license or permit under this chapter to a person who possesses a physical driver's license or permit.

  This introduces the option for individuals to receive an electronic driver's license or permit.

• AS 28.15.131(a)

  and shall present the license for inspection upon the demand of a peace officer or other authorized representative of the Department of Public Safety identified as such to the licensee by the officer or representative. → at all times when driving a motor vehicle, shall present the license for inspection upon the demand of a peace officer or other authorized representative of the Department of Public Safety identified as such to the licensee by the officer or representative.

  The change specifies the conditions under which the driver's license must be presented.

• AS 28.15.131

  Presentation of an electronic driver's license or permit on a mobile electronic device under this chapter does not constitute consent for a peace officer or other authorized representative of the Department of Public Safety to search, view, or access other contents of the mobile electronic device.

  This section protects the privacy of individuals while using electronic driver's licenses.