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HB 1477

Use of Driver License Information for Fraud Prevention

2026 Regular Session

HB 1477 permits Florida's motor vehicle department to share driver license data with fraud prevention entities, expanding access to sensitive personal information.

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Bill Summary · HB 1477

Legislative bill overview

HB 1477 authorizes the use of driver license information held by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for fraud prevention purposes. The bill expands the permissible uses of sensitive personal data currently maintained in the state's driver license database. It was recently filed in January 2026 and is in early legislative stages.

Why is this important

Driver license databases contain highly sensitive personal information (addresses, photos, identification numbers, biometric data) that could enable identity theft or surveillance if misused. This bill directly affects privacy protections for all Florida drivers by determining what entities can access this data and for what purposes. The outcome will shape how state agencies balance security and fraud prevention against individual privacy rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "fraud prevention": The bill's definition of what constitutes fraud prevention may be broad enough to justify access for purposes beyond traditional financial fraud, potentially including immigration enforcement or other law enforcement uses
  • Third-party access: Whether private companies, financial institutions, or other non-governmental entities can access driver license data, and under what conditions
  • Data security safeguards: The adequacy of protections against unauthorized access, data breaches, or misuse once information is shared for fraud prevention purposes

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

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