HB187 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

K.L. Brown

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Driver's licenses and similar cards, applicant for new or renewal, inclusion of emergency contact information in records of Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency

Summary

The bill would let people applying for or renewing certain Alabama licenses provide an emergency contact to the state agency, which would store it and let law enforcement contact that person if needed.

What This Bill Does

People applying for or renewing a driver's license, vessel license, nondriver ID, or learner's permit may provide emergency contact information to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency. That information would be stored in the agency's records and could be shared with law enforcement when contacting the licensee is deemed in the best interest of the licensee. The agency may adopt rules to implement the act, and the ability to provide emergency contact information starts on January 1 after the act's effective date (the act itself becomes law upon governor's approval).

Who It Affects

• License applicants and holders (drivers, vessel license holders, nondriver ID card holders, and learners) who choose to provide emergency contact information.
• Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and law enforcement personnel who would store and may access the emergency contact information when appropriate.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes applicants/renewals of driver, vessel, nondriver ID, and learner's licenses or permits to provide emergency contact information to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, with the data stored in agency records and accessible to law enforcement as needed.
• The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency may adopt rules necessary to carry out the act.
• The act becomes law upon governor's approval, and the ability to provide emergency contact information takes effect on January 1 following the effective date.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency