How SB 10 changes current law

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.