North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 10 — Mobile Drivers Licenses.

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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Senate Bill 10 adds provisions allowing for the acceptance of mobile driver’s licenses from other states, meaning that individuals can use their digital licenses as valid identification. This change is significant because it can streamline identification processes and make it easier for residents traveling or moving from one state to another to verify their identity without needing a physical card. Overall, this update aims to enhance convenience for drivers while ensuring law enforcement can still verify licenses efficiently.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Jan 29, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 10 Short Title:
10 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35008-NE-9A Short Title:Mobile Drivers Licenses.
Mobile Drivers Licenses.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT REQUIRING THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE MOBILE DRIVERS LICENSES UPON REQUEST, EXTENDING RECIPROCITY TO MOBILE DRIVERS LICENSES ISSUED BY OTHER STATES, REQUIRING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO UNDERGO TRAINING TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE INTERACTIONS WITH MOBILE DRIVERS LICENSE HOLDERS, AND CLARIFYING THAT A MOBILE DRIVERS LICENSE SATISFIES THE IN-PERSON VOTING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
Rules and Operations of the Senate January 30, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT REQUIRING THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE MOBILE DRIVERS LICENSES UPON REQUEST, EXTENDING RECIPROCITY TO MOBILE DRIVERS LICENSES ISSUED BY OTHER STATES, REQUIRING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO UNDERGO TRAINING TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE INTERACTIONS WITH MOBILE DRIVERS LICENSE HOLDERS, AND CLARIFYING THAT A MOBILE DRIVERS LICENSE SATISFIES THE IN-PERSON VOTING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.
Article 1A of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
Article 1A of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes is amended byadding a new section to read:
The Commissioner shall extend reciprocity to a mobile drivers license issued by another state if the license was issued subject to requirements substantially similar to the requirements for mobile drivers license issuance in this State." SECTION 3.
The Commissioner shall extend reciprocityto a mobile drivers license issued byanother state if the license was issued subject to requirements substantially similar to the requirements for mobile drivers license issuance in this State." SECTION 3.
… (14) Establish minimum standards for in-service training for criminal justice officers.In-servicetrainingstandardsforswornlawenforcementofficersshall include all of the following training topics:
… (14) Establish minimum standards for in-service training for criminal justice officers.
In-servicetrainingstandardsforswornlawenforcementofficersshall include all of the following training topics:
*DRS35008-NE-9A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) The Commission shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities, which are enforceable through its rules and regulations, certification procedures, or the provisions of G.S.
*S10-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (a) The Commission shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities, which are enforceable through its rules and regulations, certification procedures, or the provisions of G.S.
– When a registered voter presents to vote in person,the registered votershall produce anyofthefollowing forms ofidentificationthatcontain a photograph of the registered voter:
– When a registered voter presents to vote in person,the registered votershall produce anyofthefollowing forms ofidentification that contain a photograph of the registered voter:
At minimum, the training shall address the protections afforded by the United States and North Carolina Constitutions and how those protections relate to mobile drivers licenses.
At minimum, the training shall address the protections afforded bythe United States and North Carolina Constitutions and how those protections relate to mobile drivers licenses.
Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this act become effective July 1, 2026.
Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this act become effective July1, 2026.
Page 2 DRS35008-NE-9A
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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes mobile drivers licenses, extends reciprocity for such licenses issued by other states, requires law enforcement training related to these licenses, and clarifies their acceptance for voting identification purposes.

  • N.C.G.S. § 20-7(m1)

    A mobile drivers license is the legal equivalent of a valid license for any purpose, including identification.

    The bill clarifies that mobile drivers licenses will be treated the same as valid licenses for all purposes.

  • N.C.G.S. § 20-4.13

    The Commissioner shall extend reciprocity to a mobile drivers license issued by another state if the license was issued subject to requirements substantially similar to the requirements for mobile drivers license issuance in this State.

    The bill creates a legal framework for recognizing mobile drivers licenses from other states under specific conditions.

  • N.C.G.S. § 17C-6

    Training to ensure appropriate interactions with mobile drivers license holders.

    Law enforcement training will now include specific instruction on how to interact with holders of mobile drivers licenses.

  • N.C.G.S. § 17E-4

    Training to ensure appropriate interactions with mobile drivers license holders.

    Training for justice officers will include topics on mobile drivers licenses to ensure proper engagement during interactions.

  • N.C.G.S. § 163-166.16(a)

    A North Carolina drivers license. → A North Carolina drivers license, including a mobile drivers license as defined in G.S. 20-4.01.

    The definition of valid voter identification for in-person voting now explicitly includes mobile drivers licenses.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 10?
SB 10 is sponsored by Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Gale Adcock (Democratic), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), and Bobby Hanig (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 10?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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