H218

Emergency Info on DMV Applications

Chamber Passed·4/16/25

North Carolina H218 requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to request emergency contact information on drivers license applications and renewal.

North Carolina H218 amends the state's drivers license application process to include a request for emergency contact information. This information is optional for applicants. The bill applies to applications submitted on or after October 1, 2026. The Division of Motor Vehicles may copy or hold the identification presented to verify its authenticity. The bill does not mandate the provision of this information but makes it an optional part of the application process.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 113–0 · Apr 16, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

113 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Transportation Hearing

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Transportation Hearing

History

Apr 16, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading