This legislative bill from the State of Minnesota mandates that facial recognition technology be used in the application and renewal processes for drivers' licenses and state identification cards. The primary goals are to prevent individuals from obtaining multiple licenses or IDs, to reduce identity fraud, and to speed up the processing time for applications.

When an application is submitted, the facial recognition system will analyze the applicant's facial features and compare them with images and data from existing state and federal databases, including criminal records. If the system flags a potential identity match, a staff member from the relevant department will review the case to confirm whether the match is correct.

If the identity match is confirmed, the commissioner will not issue a license or ID to the applicant until the issue is resolved. This matter will also be referred to a law enforcement agency, which will further investigate to confirm the match's validity. If law enforcement verifies the match, they might also consider criminal prosecution for fraud. Conversely, if the match is disproven, the application can proceed, pending other standard requirements.