Colorado's executive director of public safety, Stan Hilkey, was awarded by NASCIO for his work in pushing the state to adopt a digital ID program.

After a pilot testing the technology in 2017, Wyoming lawmakers are joining a growing trend, laying down laws that would allow for device-based identification.

Colorado joins a growing list of states experimenting with digital identity. But law enforcement can still ask for a physical card.

District Chief Technology Officer Lindsey Parker announced at an event that the local government will soon begin experimenting with digital credentials.