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Committee advances bill to let DMV share data so Alaskans can request replacement Social Security cards online
Summary
The committee passed SB 237 to permit DMV-to-AAMVA data checks so Alaskans can apply online for replacement Social Security cards; sponsor staff said the Social Security Administration supports the measure and that verification responses are deleted after processing.
The House State Affairs Committee on May 5 reported Senate Bill 237 to allow Alaskans to apply online for a lost Social Security card by permitting the Department of Motor Vehicles to share data with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA).
Jennie Calhoun, staff to Sen. Kawasaki, said the legislation would “update statute to allow Alaskans to be able to apply for a lost Social Security card online by letting them, by letting the DMV share data with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.” She added that the Social Security Administration has been working with sponsors and supports the bill.
Committee members praised the bill’s rural-Alaska benefits. Vice Chair Story said companion House legislation exists and called the functionality important for rural residents. Representative Vance asked about data protections during transfers. Calhoun said she was not aware of specific encryption details but that verification responses are deleted after the AMVA exchange; Representative Saint Clair added that transmissions leaving the agency are encrypted.
With no objection, Vice Chair Story moved SB 237 from committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes; the motion carried by voice action.
The committee record shows the bill’s proponents emphasized improved online access for rural Alaskans, while members asked staff to confirm technical safeguards as the bill goes forward to further committees.
