House Bill 110 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Mar 10, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ontario J. TillmanRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Driver licenses; authorize issuance of digital driver licenses and identification cards
Summary: HB110 would let Alabama issue digital driver licenses and nondriver IDs for a $15 fee, usable with a mobile device alongside physical cards starting October 1, 2026.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes ALEA to issue digital driver licenses and nondriver IDs for an added $15, which can be displayed on a mobile device. The digital version would include all information on the physical card and could be used in place of the physical license when operating a vehicle; in certain situations, authorities must recognize it as equivalent to a physical license. It cannot be used as a valid voter photo ID, and ALEA must ensure security and privacy with rules to implement the system.

Who It Affects
Drivers and nondrivers in Alabama who choose to obtain a digital license for a $15 fee and may use it instead of carrying a physical card when driving.
Law enforcement, judges, and other state/local government entities, which must recognize the digital license as equivalent to the physical license in applicable situations.
Voters and election officials, since digital licenses cannot substitute for voter photo identification.
ALEA and digital-license users, who are subject to security standards, privacy protections, and any implementing rules, with the program taking effect on October 1, 2026.

Key Provisions
Authorize ALEA to issue digital driver licenses and nondriver identification cards for an additional $15, displayable via an ALEA-approved mobile method.
Digital licenses will contain all information present on the physical license, including a barcode or similar display mechanism.
Licensees may use a digital license in lieu of possessing a physical license when operating a vehicle.
Upon court or official demand, a licensee may present a digital license, which shall be recognized as equivalent to a physical license.
Digital licenses may not be used as a valid voter photo ID under Section 17-9-30.
Displaying the digital license via a mobile method does not imply consent to access other content on the device.
ALEA shall apply reasonable security standards to protect the digital license and licensee privacy and may adopt implementing rules.
Effective date: October 1, 2026.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 10, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Motor Vehicles & Traffic