HB199 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Matt Fridy
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Motor vehicles, traffic accident reports, confidentiality, exceptions, Sec. 32-10-7 am'd.
Summary: HB 199 updates how Alabama motor vehicle accident reports can be shared, adds data-sharing options, and tightens protections for personal information.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 32-10-7 to let ALEA disclose accident reports under specific circumstances (such as when a person’s identity is unknown, by subpoena or court order, or to certain people and entities). It keeps a 24-hour requirement to forward the report to the director and applies a 30-day period during which only basic personal information is released, with full reports later available minus juvenile and other personal data. It allows news organizations to access reports for news purposes with restrictions, and lets ALEA contract with outside entities to provide vehicle-damage data and electronic access to reports for those entitled to them, while avoiding disclosure of information blocked by federal law.

Who It Affects
People involved in accidents (drivers, passengers, pedestrians) and their families, who may request or receive accident reports under defined conditions.
News organizations, insurers, attorneys, government entities, and vehicle owners or lienholders, who may access or receive accident reports or related data under the rules.

Key Provisions
Access and disclosure: accident reports may be disclosed to specified individuals and entities (involved parties, guardians, heirs, insurers, attorneys with consent, government agencies, owners/lienholders) under defined circumstances, with a 30-day limit on personal identifying information and full reports released thereafter with certain data removed.
Data sharing and access: ALEA may contract with outside entities to provide vehicle-damage data extracted from reports and may offer electronic access to reports for those entitled to them, while complying with federal privacy restrictions and implementing an effective date in early months after passage.

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