[Editor's note: This section is effective January 1, 2026. (see editor's note following this section)]

1. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

   1. (a) Mobile identification document means a verifiable electronic extension of a department-issued physical identification document issued under this article 2 that resides in a native mobile device wallet.
   2. (b) Physical identification document means a physical driver's license or instruction permit or a physical identification card issued under this title 42.
2. (2) The provider of a mobile identification document must comply with the standards adopted by the department by rule, which may include the standards adopted by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators or the standards adopted by the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission.
3. (3) The department shall promulgate rules setting criteria for the approval and implementation of mobile identification documents.
4. (4) Mobile identification documents may be accepted to verify an individual's age or identity in Colorado, but a person may require a physical identification document to verify the individual's age or identity.
5. (5) This section takes effect January 1, 2026.

Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (HB 25-1076), ch. 16, p. 65, § 16, effective August 6 (see editor's note).

Editor's note: (1) Section 18(1) of chapter 16 (HB 25-1076), Session Laws of Colorado 2025, provides that the act adding this section takes effect August 6, 2025. Subsection (5) of this section provides that this section takes effect January 1, 2026.

(2) Section 18(2) of chapter 16 (HB 25-1076), Session Laws of Colorado 2025, provides that the act adding this section applies to offenses committed or to the issuance, acceptance, or use of identification documents on or after August 6, 2025.