FIRST REGULAR SESSION
SENATE BILL NO. 132
90TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR RUSSELL.
Pre-filed December 1, 1998, and 1,000 copies ordered printed.
TERRY L. SPIELER, Secretary.
S0069.01I
AN ACT
To repeal sections 32.090 and 32.091, RSMo Supp. 1998, relating to motor vehicle records, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the same subject.
Section A. Sections 32.090 and 32.091, RSMo Supp. 1998, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 32.090 and 32.091, to read as follows:
32.090. 1. The department of revenue shall keep a record of each application or other document filed with it and each certificate or other official document issued by it.
2. Except as otherwise provided by law, all records of the department of revenue are public records and shall be made available to the public according to procedures established by the department.
3. Except as otherwise provided by law, personal information obtained by the department shall not be disclosed to any person requesting such personal information [if] unless the individual whose personal information is requested has [not] elected to [prohibit the disclosure of] disclose such personal information pursuant to section 32.091.
32.091. 1. As used in sections 32.090 and 32.091, the following terms mean:
(1) "Motor vehicle record", any record that pertains to a motor vehicle operator's permit, motor vehicle title, motor vehicle registration or identification card issued by the department of revenue;
(2) "Person", an individual, organization or entity, but does not include a state or agency thereof;
(3) "Personal information", information that identifies an individual, including an individual's photograph, social security number, driver identification number, name, address, but not the five-digit zip code, telephone number, and medical or disability information, but does not include information on vehicular accidents, driving violations and driver's status.
2. The department of revenue may disclose individual motor vehicle records pursuant to section 2721(b)(11) of Title 18 of the United States Code and may disclose motor vehicle records in bulk pursuant to section 2721(b)(12) of Title 18 of the United States Code in the manner prescribed in this section. The department shall provide to all individuals for which such records are maintained a method by which an individual may [prohibit] disclose personal information in such individual's records [from being disclosed pursuant to this section].
3. A notice that the personal information [may be disclosed] is prohibited from disclosure without permission pursuant to this section and a notice of an individual's right to [prohibit] disclose such [disclosure] personal information shall be printed on all forms for issuance or renewal of motor vehicle titles and registrations prescribed in chapter 301, RSMo, and forms for issuance or renewal of motor vehicle operator's permits, licenses and personal identification cards issued pursuant to chapter 302, RSMo, in a clear and conspicuous manner. In addition, with respect to bulk disclosures, the department shall ensure that the personal information disclosed shall be used, rented or sold solely for bulk distribution for surveys, marketing and solicitations, and that such surveys, marketing and solicitations shall [not] be directed at only the individuals who have notified the department in a timely manner that they [do not] want the personal information contained in motor vehicle records disclosed.
4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department of revenue shall disclose any motor vehicle record or personal information permitted to be disclosed pursuant to sections 2721(b)[(1)](2) to 2721(b)[(10)](5), 2721(b)(7) to 2721(b)(10) and 2721(b)(13) to 2721(b)(14) of Title 18 of the United States Code with the written consent of the individual whose record or personal information is requested.
5. Pursuant to section 2721(b)(14) of Title 18 of the United States Code, any person who has a purpose to disseminate to the public a newspaper, book, magazine, broadcast or other similar form of public communication, including dissemination by computer or other electronic means, may request the department to provide individual or bulk motor vehicle records, such dissemination being related to the operation of a motor vehicle or to public safety. Upon receipt of such request, the department shall release the requested motor vehicle records with the written consent of the individual whose record is requested. [It is the public policy of this state that records be open to the public unless otherwise provided by law. The disclosure provisions of this section shall be liberally construed and the exemptions strictly construed to promote this public policy.]
6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department of revenue shall disclose any motor vehicle record or personal information to:
(1) Any governmental agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or any private person or entity acting on behalf of a federal, state or local agency in carrying out its functions;
(2) Any insurer or insurance support organization, or to a self-insured entity, or its agents, employees, or contractors, in connection with claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating or underwriting; and
(3) Any motor vehicle manufacturer in connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft, motor vehicle product alterations, recalls, advisories, warranty service, or performance monitoring of motor vehicles and dealers.