63A-20-304. Requirements for governmental entities.
(1) A governmental entity may not: convey a material benefit upon an individual for using a state digital identity instead of a physical identity; 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 require a holder to surrender the holder's secure electronic device in the course of a presentation.
(2) 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. A governmental entity is not required to accept a state-endorsed digital identity within the time frame described in Subsectionif the governmental entity: (2)(a) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that accepting a state-endorsed digital identity at that time is not technically feasible; and provides a plan for accepting a state-endorsed digital identity as soon as feasible; or is required by law to only accept a specific form of state digital identity.