House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the Montana Driver Privacy Protection Act by implementing stricter regulations regarding the disclosure of personal information from motor vehicle records. The bill mandates that express consent must be obtained on a form prescribed by the Department of Motor Vehicles before any personal information can be disclosed. Additionally, it introduces provisions for individuals and class action lawsuits against requesters who misuse disclosed information, allowing harmed individuals to seek punitive damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees. The Department is also required to maintain a list of all requesters who submit applications for personal information, which will be subject to public records request laws.

Key amendments to existing law include the definition of "express consent" as a written authorization from the individual whose information is being disclosed, which can also be conveyed electronically. The bill clarifies the conditions under which personal information can be disclosed, emphasizing that it must be for statutorily recognized uses and that requesters must demonstrate they have obtained express consent. Furthermore, the bill prohibits requesters from using, selling, or disclosing personal information for any purpose not specifically permitted by the law. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the protection of personal information and ensure accountability for its misuse.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, 61-11-515
HB0662_1(1): 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, 61-11-515
HB0662_1(2): 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, 61-11-515
HB0662_1(3): 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, 61-11-515
HB0662_1(4): 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, 61-11-515
HB0662_1(5): 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, 61-11-515
HB0662_1: 61-11-503, 61-11-508, 61-11-509, 61-11-510, 61-11-515