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S 6556

Relates to driver's license lists and operating record information

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy Cooney

Limits who can access or share driver's license lists and operating records, strengthens privacy protections for drivers, and sets rules for use and security.

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
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Bill Summary · S 6556

Summary of Bill S 6556 — Relates to driver's license lists and operating record information

Basic Information

  • Bill Number: S 6556
  • Title: Relates to driver's license lists and operating record information
  • Sponsor (primary): Jeremy Cooney
  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Status / Action: Referred to Transportation (listed twice in actions)
  • Classification: bill
  • Related Bills:
    • A 8331 (prior-session)
    • A 1279 (prior-session)
    • A 58 (prior-session)
    • A 61 (companion) — listed twice

What the bill appears to address (based on the title)

  • The wording suggests the bill would govern how driver’s license lists and operating record information are accessed, shared, stored, or used. This likely involves rules around privacy protections, permissible uses, and/or access limitations for individuals, agencies, or entities.

Note: The specific provisions, definitions, exemptions, penalties, and operating rules are not provided in the information available here. The details would be found in the bill’s text and any associated committee reports or fiscal notes.

Potential Provisions to Look For (typical topics in this area)

While the actual text is needed for certainty, bills with similar titles often address:
- Access rights to driver’s license data and motor vehicle operating records
- Privacy protections for individuals (e.g., prohibitions on selling or disseminating lists without consent)
- Permitted uses by government agencies, contractors, or authorized entities
- Safeguards, security requirements, and breach notification
- Penalties for misuse or improper disclosure
- Oversight mechanisms and reporting requirements
- Effective dates and transition provisions
- Definitions of key terms (e.g., “driver’s license list,” “operating record information”)

Who Would Be Affected

  • Driver’s license holders (privacy and data-use protections could apply to their information)
  • State or local licensing agencies that collect or maintain driver records
  • Law enforcement and other authorized agencies with access to driving records
  • Entities and individuals that currently request, receive, or bid on driver data (if the bill restricts or governs such access)
  • Legislative or administrative stakeholders responsible for implementing data-sharing rules

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced March 17, 2025
  • Referred to the Transportation committee (status indicates referral to committee for consideration, discussion, and potential amendments)
  • No further actions (e.g., floor votes, amendments, or enacted status) are shown in the provided information

How to Track and Review

  • Obtain the full bill text to review:
    • Definitions
    • Specific prohibitions, allowances, and requirements
    • Penalties and enforcement
    • Effective date(s) and any phase-in period
    • Fiscal impact notes (if any)
  • Check committee reports and amendments from the Transportation committee
  • Review related bills (A 61, A 58, A 1279, A 8331, etc.) for parallel or contrasting provisions in companion or prior-session measures
  • Monitor updates on the legislative website for status changes (e.g., passage, amendments, or crossover)

This summary provides a high-level framework based on the title and available metadata. For concrete analysis, the official bill text and accompanying materials should be consulted.

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

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