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SB 111

MOTOR VEHICLE CODE "PERSONAL INFO"

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cristina Parajón and 1 co-sponsor

SB 111 establishes privacy protections for driver's license and vehicle registration data, requiring the Motor Vehicle Division to safeguard personal information from unauthoriz...

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Bill Summary · SB 111

Legislative bill overview

SB 111 amends New Mexico's Motor Vehicle Code to regulate how personal information is handled by the Motor Vehicle Division. Based on the bill title and legislative track, it addresses data privacy and protection standards for driver's license information, vehicle registration records, and related personal data maintained by state motor vehicle authorities. The bill has passed both the Senate and House and is advancing through the legislative process.

Why is this important

Motor vehicle divisions maintain extensive personal information including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driving histories on millions of residents. Clear statutory protections establish when this data can be accessed, how it's stored, who can request it, and what safeguards must be in place. Without explicit privacy standards, sensitive information becomes vulnerable to misuse, identity theft, and unauthorized disclosure. This bill likely establishes baseline privacy protections that affect both public safety and consumer protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Law enforcement access: Defining appropriate police access to driver records versus restricting it may pit privacy advocates against public safety interests
  • Third-party access: Determining which private entities (insurance companies, employers, debt collectors) can obtain personal information and under what circumstances
  • Data security standards: The cost and feasibility of implementing required security measures across the Motor Vehicle Division
  • Private right of action: Whether individuals can sue for violations, creating potential liability exposure for the state
  • Exemptions and exceptions: Balancing legitimate government needs against privacy protections for sensitive categories like domestic violence survivors or undercover officers
  • Compliance timelines: Practical implementation deadlines for new privacy protocols and systems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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