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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the use of driver license information for fraud prevention; amending s. 322.142, F.S.; authorizing the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to provide state agencies and certain third parties with access to certain driver license information for specified purposes with the licensee's consent; authorizing identity verification service providers to use department data under certain conditions; requiring certain revenue be deposited into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund; prohibiting such providers from retaining certain information; prohibiting a third party from storing or selling certain information without the licensee's consent; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to share certain driver license information, such as digital images and signatures, with state agencies and approved third-party identity verification service providers, but only with the driver's consent. This sharing is specifically for purposes like preventing fraud and verifying identities, and the third-party providers are prohibited from keeping location data or selling the shared information without the driver's permission. Any money generated from these agreements will go into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund, and the bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Government Operations Subcommittee (on 03/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1477 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1477/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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