Plain English Summary
This bill requires the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles to add a request for emergency contact information to driver's license applications and renewal forms. The provision of this emergency contact information by applicants is optional, and the bill takes effect October 1, 2026.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill helps emergency responders quickly locate family members or designated contacts in case of accidents, medical emergencies, or other critical situations involving drivers. Having readily accessible emergency contact information in the DMV system could improve response times and outcomes for people in distress, and the optional nature of the request means drivers can choose not to provide the information.
Arguments Against
Opponents may be concerned about collecting additional personal information in government databases and potential privacy risks if that data is breached or misused. Some may worry about the costs of implementing and maintaining this system or question whether the optional nature means many drivers still won't provide the information, limiting the practical benefits of the requirement.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 46
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 16
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 113
Cosponsors (14)
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 22
Representative · District 41
Representative · District 111
Representative · District 26
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 117
Representative · District 78
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown