An Act relative to electronic scanning of identification

HD 2528 permits Massachusetts businesses to collect consumer identification information either through electronic scanning of IDs or by manual entry. The bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to explicitly allow manual input as an alternative method for ID verification, removing prior restrictions that may have limited businesses to electronic scanning only. This change directly affects businesses requiring ID checks, such as retailers, hotels, and financial institutions. The provision provides operational flexibility without mandating specific technology or altering consumer privacy requirements.