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Bill to create online motor vehicle insurance verification system wins support from insurers and police groups

Senate Transportation Committee · January 22, 2026
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Summary

SB 5864 would require the Department of Licensing to implement an online insurance-verification system, require insurers to supply policy data and phase in verification by vehicle-registration renewal starting 04/01/2029; insurers, law-enforcement groups and county auditors testified in support while flagging implementation and funding details.

Senate Bill 5864 would require the Department of Licensing to establish an accessible online motor vehicle insurance verification system and obligate insurers to provide policy information to that system. The committee heard broad support from insurers, law-enforcement representatives and county licensing agents on Jan. 22.

Brandon Popovac, committee staff, outlined the proposal, which authorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to contract with private vendors, pilot the system without enforcement for 12 months, and implement…

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