Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1676: Prohibits the implementation or enforcement of any laws requiring digital identification
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1676 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SEITZ. 4015H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 302.181, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to digital identification. Section A. Section 302.181, RSMo, is repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 1.3055 and 302.181, to read as follows: 1.3055. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 302 or any other law to the contrary concerning digital identification, the state shall not implement or enforce any laws requiring digital identification including, but not limited to: (1) The development, deployment, or maintenance of any state-sponsored digital identification system; (2) Any mandate requiring individuals to obtain or use digital identification to access public or private services, benefits, or facilities; (3) The use of biometric data, as defined in section 302.170, as a requirement for identification or verification within state agencies or government contracts; or (4) The sharing of an individual's digital identity data with federal agencies, international organizations, or private entities without the individual's explicit and informed consent. 2. For purposes of this section, "digital identification" means information stored on a digital network that may be accessed by a governmental or commercial entity and that serves as proof of the identity of an individual. 302.181. 1. The license …
Sponsors
- Brian Seitz (R, 156) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB1676?
- HB1676 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibits the implementation or enforcement of any laws requiring digital identification.
- What is the status of HB1676?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1676?
- Brian Seitz (R, 156).
- Where is the official record for HB1676?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1676&year=2026&code=R
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