9/7/07-A bill has been pulled from consideration that would prohibit the use of radio-frequency identification devices. The devices aren't used by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, but they are legal in the state.
Radio-frequency identification devices, or RFIDs, are tiny chips that provide information by emitting radio signals. The devices are used in a variety of ways, including keeping tabs on inventories, providing access to buildings and assessing toll-road fees.
Assemblywoman Karen Bass, D-Baldwin Vista, pulled the bill from consideration due to concern it would be killed in the days remaining before the regular session ends Sept. 14. The Senate-approved bill can be brought back for consideration during the session that begins in January 2008.
SB28 would bar the California DMV until 2011 from issuing, renewing, duplicating or replacing a driver's license or identification card if it uses "remotely readable radio waves" to transmit personal information or if personal information stored on the card could be read remotely.
7/11/07-The Assembly Transportation Committee voted 6-3 to approve a bill that would prohibit the use of radio-frequency identification devices in driver's licenses. The devices aren't used by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, but they are legal.
Radio-frequency identification devices, or RFIDs, are tiny chips that provide information by emitting radio signals. The devices are used in a variety of ways, including keeping tabs on inventories, providing access to buildings and assessing toll-road fees.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, SB28 would bar the California DMV until 2011 from issuing, renewing, duplicating or replacing a driver's license or identification card if it uses "remotely readable radio waves" to transmit personal information or if personal information stored on the card could be read remotely.
The bill now heads to the full Assembly for consideration. If approved there, it would move to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk. The Senate previously approved it.
For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.
4/26/07-The Senate voted 31-6 to approve a bill that would prohibit the use of radio-frequency identification devices in driver's licenses. The devices aren't used by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, but they are legal.
Radio-frequency identification devices, or RFIDs, are tiny chips that provide information by emitting radio signals. The devices are used in a variety of ways, including keeping tabs on store inventories, providing access to buildings and assessing toll-road fees.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, SB28 would bar the California DMV until 2011 from issuing, renewing, duplicating or replacing a driver's license or identification card if it uses "remotely readable radio waves" to transmit personal information or if personal information stored on the card could be read remotely.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the Assembly. For bill status, call (916) 651-4120.
1/26/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee would prohibit the use of radio-frequency identification devices in driver's licenses. The devices aren't used by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles, but they are legal.
Radio-frequency identification devices, or RFID's, are tiny chips that provide information by emitting radio signals. The devices are used in a variety of ways, including keeping tabs on store inventories, providing access to buildings and assessing toll-road fees.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, SB28 would bar the California DMV from issuing, renewing, duplicating or replacing a driver's license or identification card if it uses "remotely readable radio waves" to transmit personal information or if personal information stored on the card could be read remotely.
For Senate bill status, call (916) 651-4120
12/28/06-Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, has introduced a bill that would prohibit the use of radio-frequency identification devices in driver's licenses. The devices aren't used by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles, but they are legal.
Radio-frequency identification devices, or RFIDs, are tiny chips that provide information by emitting radio signals. The devices are used in a variety of ways, including keeping tabs on store inventories, providing access to buildings and assessing toll-road fees.
Sponsored by Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, SB28 would bar the California DMV from issuing, renewing, duplicating or replacing a driver's license or identification card if it uses "remotely readable radio waves" to transmit personal information or if personal information stored on the card could be read remotely.
The bill is awaiting assignment to a committee. For Senate bill status, call (916) 651-4120.
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