This bill amends section 322.142 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the management and sharing of driver license information by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. It authorizes the department to provide access to certain driver license information to state agencies and specific third parties for purposes such as fraud prevention and identity verification, contingent upon the consent of the licensee. The bill introduces new subsections that outline the conditions under which third parties can use licensee images, signatures, and data, while explicitly prohibiting them from retaining or selling this information without consent. Additionally, it mandates that any revenues generated from these agreements be deposited into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund.

The bill also includes provisions that require third parties performing identity verification services to ensure that any data used remains in the department's possession and prohibits the retention of sensitive information such as Internet protocol addresses and geolocation data. Furthermore, it establishes specific requirements for contracts related to health care fraud prevention, including internal controls and reporting obligations for unauthorized access to information. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1328 Filed: 322.142