All Roll Calls
Yes: 171 • No: 1
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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Help for digital identity complaints
Beginning May 6, 2026, individuals can report digital identity violations to Utah's data privacy ombudsperson. Complaints can cover the department, wallet providers, identity checkers, and businesses relying on digital identities. The ombudsperson can review complaints and refer them to the attorney general, who can also investigate independently on reasonable cause. The attorney general can seek court orders stopping violations, repayment, and recovery of improper gains. Courts can award actual damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees; filing a complaint does not guarantee recovery.
Privacy and choice for identity users
You can keep using physical identification without losing an otherwise lawful service or benefit because of that choice. State endorsement follows objective, uniform eligibility and verification standards, and system standards must be available to users. You control which details to share under legislative standards, including proving age without revealing your birth date. You cannot be forced to hand over your device, and state surveillance of identity use requires legal authorization. Digital identities must work online and offline and protect against linking their use across different settings. The department can use application data only to issue or manage the identity, unless you authorize another use. It can keep data only as needed and disclose it only to you, your guardian, or someone with a warrant or court order. Revocation is limited to a compromised identity, an approval based on error or fraud, or your request.
Digital identities offer new age proof
A valid Utah state-endorsed digital identity qualifies as proof of age under the law covering tobacco purchases. State agencies must also evaluate digital identity use for alcohol age checks, public-school enrollment, lawful police encounters, and Utah financial institutions. This work includes developing ways to accept and verify digital identities. The evaluation requirement does not make every agency or business accept them.
Optional digital identities for Utah residents
Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah's Department of Government Operations runs a new digital identity program, replacing earlier digital identity laws. Applying is optional. Applicants must live in Utah, have lawful U.S. presence, and pass an identity check. Adults 18 and older and emancipated minors can apply; other minors need a digital guardian's consent. A guardian can apply for someone unable to apply because of age or incapacity, with required identification and consent.
Possible fees for digital identity users
Utah's Department of Government Operations can charge fees to issue, renew, or replace a state-endorsed digital identity. The law sets no dollar amounts. Any fees must follow the state's fee-setting rules. Only people choosing the optional service face these charges.
Prior electronic license authority ends
Beginning January 1, 2027, Utah repeals the statutory authority covering electronic license certificates or identification cards. The repeal does not explain how existing electronic credentials are handled or whether a replacement service is available.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kirk A. Cullimore
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Paul A. Cutler
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 26 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • 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 - Amendment Recommendation
Yes: 5 • No: 1
House vote • 2/27/2026
House Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • 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
Senate 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