Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SR56: Urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
Introduced Version SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___ DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials to the appropriate study committee. FORD J.D. , read first time and referred to Committee on 2026 DR 3855/DI aj Introduced Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026) SENATE RESOLUTION ____ MR. PRESIDENT: I offer the following resolution and move its adoption: A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials to the appropriate study committee. Whereas, Digital driving credentials (or mobile driver's licenses - mDLs) are offered to modernize identification (ID) by replacing or supplementing physical cards with secure, digital, and instantly verifiable versions on smartphones; Whereas, mDLs are cryptographically signed, making them much harder to forge than physical cards, supporting real-time revocation if a device is stolen and biometric authentication to prevent unauthorized access; Whereas, Unlike a physical ID, which reveals personal details at once, mDLs allow users to share only the necessary information; Whereas, mDLs allow for contactless, fast verification and are Transportation Safety Administration approved; Whereas, mDLs reduce the risks of identity theft and provide a more secure method to conduct business; 2026 DR 3855/DI aj Whereas, Offering mDLs provides significant cost savings by eliminating the expenses associated with physical card production, reducing labor-intensive administrative …
Sponsors
- J.D. Ford (D, SD-029) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: adopted voice vote
- : Authored by Senator Ford J.D.
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS; General Assembly; Task Forces and Committees
Common questions
- What is SR56?
- SR56 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Urging the Legislative Council to assign the topic of mobile driving credentials.
- What is the status of SR56?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: First reading: adopted voice vote (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR56?
- J.D. Ford (D, SD-029).
- Where is the official record for SR56?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/sr0056
Source: official Indiana record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.