DRIVER LICENSE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO

House Bill 5542

Sponsor:  Rep. Paul Opsommer

Committee:  Transportation

Complete to 5-29-12

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5542 AS INTRODUCED 4-18-12

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that the Secretary of State could not require an applicant for an original or renewal operator's or chauffeur's license to provide emergency contact information as a condition of obtaining a license. 

However, the SOS could inquire whether an operator or chauffeur would like to provide emergency contact information.  Emergency contact information obtained could only be disclosed to a law enforcement agency of this state or of the United States for law enforcement purposes. The bill would also add "emergency contact information" to the definition of "highly restricted personal information."

MCL 257.40b et al.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Ben Gielczyk

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.