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UtahS.B. 2752026 General SessionSenateWALLET
State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program Amendments
Sponsored By: Kirk A. Cullimore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Electronic DatabasesElectronic PrivacyTechnologyElectronic InformationGovernment RecordsPublic Utilities and TechnologyGovernment Operations (State Issues)BlockchainData and Cyber Security
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Help and enforcement for privacy harms
You can file a complaint with the data privacy ombudsperson about misuse of the state digital ID. The ombudsperson can mediate and refer cases to the attorney general. The attorney general can investigate, sue, and seek injunctions, damages, restitution, disgorgement, costs, and reasonable attorney fees. Information given to the attorney general stays confidential unless you waive it or a case is filed.
Rules for wallets and ID checks
Wallet apps must use strong security, work online and offline, support selective disclosure and age proofs, and let only you view, export, or delete your presentation log. Verifiers and relying parties may collect only the minimum identity details for a stated purpose, after clear notice and your consent. They must accept presentations by a digital guardian when applicable. They cannot force you to hand over your device.
Strong privacy rules for digital IDs
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state digital ID uses state‑of‑the‑art security and allows selective disclosure, with no state tracking of where you show it. Any record of a presentation can be used only for the main purpose, unless law requires more and you give clear permission. The state may use your application data only to issue and manage your ID, must keep it in a Utah state‑controlled data center, and can disclose it only to you, your guardian, or with a warrant or court order. The department must report identity data breaches under state breach rules. All covered entities owe you a duty of loyalty and must not exploit or harm you.
Where your digital ID is accepted
Starting May 6, 2026, you can use a state digital ID to prove age for tobacco and e‑cigarette sales. Large health providers that get $10,000,000 or more a year in public funding and already accept digital IDs must accept the state digital ID within two years of the first issuance, unless it is technically infeasible with a plan or barred by law. Government agencies cannot reward digital ID users or deny service to people using physical IDs. New government systems that accept digital IDs must accept the state digital ID within three months after the first issuance, unless they show technical infeasibility or another law requires a different form. The state works with agencies on more uses, like alcohol age checks, student enrollment, law‑enforcement ID checks, and banking, with privacy and legal reviews.
You control your state digital ID
You can obtain, control, recover, and move your state digital ID to another compliant wallet. You can request corrections and appoint a digital guardian to act for you. The department can revoke your ID only if it was compromised, issued in error or fraud, or if you ask. Using the system is voluntary. The Digital Identity Bill of Rights protects choice of physical ID, selective disclosure, no device surrender, and no state tracking.
Independent audit of digital ID program
An independent legislative audit of the program begins January 1, 2028. The audit checks compliance, bans on tracking, program effectiveness, long‑term placement, and needed law changes. The auditor must finish and report by October 31, 2028.
Who can apply for a digital ID
Starting May 6, 2026, people 18 or older and emancipated minors can apply. Minors need a digital guardian’s consent. You must be lawfully present in the U.S., live in Utah, and pass identity proofing. The department may not ask for information it does not need to verify identity or eligibility. Proofing must confirm you are real and your birth date is accurate; giving false information is fraud and can lead to denial, revocation, or legal action.
State program to issue digital IDs
Beginning May 6, 2026, the state runs a program to design, issue, and manage state‑endorsed digital IDs. The department can charge fees to issue, renew, or replace an ID and can accept grants to fund the program. It must make rules with a 45‑day public comment period and respond to major comments. A qualified program manager is appointed with experience in government, data privacy, cybersecurity, and IT. Starting January 1, 2027, the department reports each year by June 1 on adoption, security incidents, public comments, vendor status, coordination, and suggested law changes.
When rules start and old IDs end
The law takes effect May 6, 2026. It repeals prior digital identity policy sections in state law on that date. The electronic license certificate option ends January 1, 2027. People who used that option may see small access or convenience changes. These steps move the state to the new digital ID system.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kirk A. Cullimore
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Paul A. Cutler
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 70 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 1
House vote • 2/27/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/25/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/4/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/4/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/4/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ uncircled
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ circled
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ return to Rules due to fiscal impact
3/2/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #2
3/4/2026
Amended 3/2/2026 10:03:725
3/2/2026
Substitute #1
2/24/2026
Introduced
2/9/2026
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