S.0371

Mobile Driver's License

Introduced·2/20/25

South Carolina S0371 allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue mobile driver's licenses and special identification cards accessible on.

South Carolina S0371 amends the state code to authorize the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue mobile driver's licenses and mobile special identification cards. These electronic licenses and cards, accessible on devices like smartphones and tablets, include all information found on their printed counterparts. The bill outlines procedures to prevent fraud and ensures the security of these mobile documents. It also specifies that carrying a mobile driver's license is equivalent to carrying a physical one and exempts it from point assessments. The act takes effect upon the governor's approval.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 4

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation Full Committee

Feb 18

11:00 AM

Senate Transportation Full Committee

History

Apr 30

Senate

Committee Amendment Adopted

Apr 28

Senate

Read second time

Mar 4

Senate

Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation