SB323 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Paul Bussman
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Licenses and licensing, Social Security number for license renewal repealed, Sec. 30-3-194 am'd
Summary: SB323 would remove the requirement that people renewing state licenses must provide their Social Security numbers.
What This Bill Does
The bill repeals the rule requiring renewal applicants to give their Social Security numbers to the issuing agency, aiming to reduce identity theft risks during online renewals. It amends the Alabama Code to implement this repeal. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Individuals who renew state licenses (e.g., driver licenses, professional licenses) who would no longer need to provide their Social Security numbers for renewal.
State agencies that issue or renew licenses, which would stop collecting Social Security numbers from renewal applicants.

Key Provisions
Repeals the requirement that renewal applicants provide the applicant's Social Security number for license renewal (amends Section 30-3-194).
Effective date: the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.

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Subjects: Licenses and Licensing