63A-20-304. Requirements for governmental entities.
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Effective 5/6/2026
63A-20-304. Requirements for governmental entities.
(1)A governmental entity may not:
(a)convey a material benefit upon an individual for using a state digital identity instead of a physical identity;
(b)withhold services or benefits from an individual if the individual uses a physical identity or is otherwise unable to use a state digital identity; or
(c)require a holder to surrender the holder's secure electronic device in the course of a presentation.
(a)A governmental entity that, on or after May 6, 2026, implements a new system that accepts a digital identity shall, within three months after the day on which the department issues the first state-endorsed digital identity, accept a state-endorsed digital identity.
(b)A governmental entity is not required to accept a state-endorsed digital identity within the time frame described in Subsection (2)(a) if the governmental entity:
(A)demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that accepting a state-endorsed digital identity at that time is not technically feasible; and
(B)provides a plan for accepting a state-endorsed digital identity as soon as feasible; or
(ii)is required by law to only accept a specific form of state digital identity.
Enacted by Chapter 436 , 2026 General Session