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These US states just said ‘no’ to Apple Wallet driver’s licenses
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple Wallet driver’s licenses continue to expand across the US, with several states adopting digital IDs, but Florida and Rhode Island have recently stated they have no plans to support them soon.
- Florida, under Governor Ron DeSantis, opposes digital driver’s licenses and discontinued its previous digital ID program in 2024, showing no intention to reintroduce it despite launching new physical IDs.
- Rhode Island’s AAMVA board chair, Walter “Bud” Craddock, expressed skepticism about adopting mobile driver’s licenses due to limited current usage and concerns about platform fragmentation, delaying any development plans.
- Both Florida and Rhode Island leadership positions related to this issue are set to change soon, leaving open the possibility that future administrations might reconsider digital driver’s license adoption.
- Meanwhile, other US states continue to roll out Apple Wallet driver’s licenses, with three additional states expected to launch support in the near future.
