H4809Introduced in the House
Digital forms of identification
Introduced by Lee Gilreath, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 29 To Title 1, Chapter 1, So As To Define A "digital Form Of Identification", And Provide That A Public Entity Is Not Authorized To Use Such Forms Of Identification; By Adding Section 56-1-560, So As To Define "mobile Driver's License", And Provide That A Person Is Not Required To Obtain A Mobile Driver's License; And By Adding Section 39-1-100, So As To Allow A Private Entity To Use A Digital Form Of Identification When Interacting With A Person, To Provide That For The Protection Of Personal Data, And To Provide Circumstances When A Person May Bring A Cause Of Action In A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
January 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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