Bill > SB498

This bill amends Arkansas laws concerning driver and vehicle records to more strictly regulate their disclosure and protect personal information. The bill changes how motor vehicle and driver records can be accessed, limiting their release to specific circumstances such as: requests by the vehicle's registered owner, authorized representatives, courts for legal proceedings, licensed attorneys with subpoenas, government agencies, and law enforcement. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "abstract" and "personal information" and establishes that such records cannot be sold or used for solicitation purposes. It eliminates previous provisions that allowed broad public inspection of driver services records and sets specific fees for obtaining certified or electronic records. The bill also regulates the disclosure of digital driver's license photographs, allowing them to be released only with written consent of the license holder, through a court order, or for law enforcement purposes. Additionally, the bill permits the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to create rules for implementing these new record disclosure regulations. The changes aim to enhance privacy protections for drivers and vehicle owners while maintaining necessary avenues for official and legal record access.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb498&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R