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Utah House narrowly passes bill limiting release of motor‑vehicle personal data
Summary
The House approved HB183 to restrict release of personal identifying information from motor‑vehicle records and require notice to individuals when their data is requested; the measure, amended to mirror federal language, passed 39–35 after a heated floor debate.
The Utah House of Representatives passed House Bill 183 on Feb. 19, 1996, a measure aimed at limiting public release of personally identifying information from motor‑vehicle records and giving individuals notice when someone requests their data. The bill passed the House by a 39–35 vote after extensive floor debate and a series of amendments.
Sponsor Claire Carlson, explaining the bill, said it implements protections under the federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act and narrows what the Division of Motor Vehicles may disclose about an individual. "If you want information about a specific individual, under this bill . . . the…
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