Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKansasIn Committee
SB 230: Permitting the division of vehicles to contract with an entity to establish and issue a digital proof of drivers' license and digital proof of identification card, regulating the use thereof and providing a fee for such digital proofs of identification.
Committee on Transportation
SB 230 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
53OUT OF 100
Score:53/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The DMV wants to create digital versions of driver’s licenses and ID cards that you can keep on your phone. If this bill passes, the DMV will be allowed to hire a company to build the technology, set rules for how these IDs are used, and charge a fee for them. This proposal is currently being reviewed by the State Senate.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Creation of a new revenue stream through digital ID fees
- Modernization of government service delivery platforms
- Potential long-term cost reduction in physical card production
Risks
- Unspecified costs of implementation and system development
- Potential for costly long-term vendor lock-in
- Administrative burden of oversight for private contracts
Society
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Improved convenience for residents via mobile access
- Reduced administrative burden for lost card replacement
- Modernized user experience for identity verification
Risks
- Digital divide risks for populations without smartphones
- Heightened concerns regarding personal data privacy
- Risk of increased tracking and surveillance
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Opportunity for firms specializing in secure identity software
- Demand for advanced digital infrastructure and security
- Impulse for innovation in mobile identity verification
Risks
- Stringent cybersecurity and liability requirements
- Integration challenges with legacy DMV software
- High risk of software-related security vulnerabilities
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Standardized regulatory framework for digital ID usage
- DMV oversight of private contract performance
- Modernized identity verification method
Risks
- Potential transfer of data control to private entities
- Limited public transparency in private vendor contracts
- Risk of agency overreach in identity usage monitoring
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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