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House approves bill expanding use of motor-vehicle insurance database, sparks civil-liberty debate
Summary
First substitute HB115, which authorizes use of a motor-vehicle insurance database to identify uninsured drivers and supports enforcement steps, passed the House 39–29 after floor debate over accuracy, enforcement and civil-liberty concerns; sponsors defended database accuracy and enforcement rationale.
The Utah House passed first substitute House Bill 115 on Feb. 19 after a contentious floor debate over a statewide uninsured-motorist database and associated enforcement measures. Sponsor Representative Buckner defended the bill as a necessary enforcement tool that will identify uninsured drivers and help protect victims of collisions, while opponents raised concerns about civil liberties and the potential for overreach.
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