2012 House Bill 5542

Ban requiring emergency contact info for drivers license

Introduced in the House

April 18, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Paul Opsommer (R-93)

To prohibit the Secretary of State from requiring drivers license applicants (including renewals) from providing emergency contact information as a condition of getting or renewing a license, but not prohibit asking if a person wants to provide this. The bill also would establish that this information could only be disclosed to law enforcement agencies.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 29, 2012

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Transportation