DelawareDelaware DMV would usually withhold immigration status and Social Security numbers
Delaware’s DMV would withhold immigration status and Social Security numbers unless voter registration, specific attorney general approval, a valid court order, or state law specifically permits release.
What it does
Delaware’s DMV would withhold Social Security and taxpayer numbers, citizenship or immigration status, and documents revealing them. Listed exceptions include voter registration, attorney general approval, court orders, and specific legal permission.
Delaware’s transportation department could not share personal details about issuing a driving privilege card with federal agencies or federal law enforcement without the attorney general’s specific approval or a valid court order.
When Delaware releases driving privilege card application details for purposes that also apply to regular license applicants, the release could not show whether someone applied for or received a card or permit.
DMV access contracts would bar using or sharing records for civil immigration enforcement or related purposes. Law enforcement, courts, other motor vehicle offices, and certain designated agencies and businesses are exempt.
Argument forRestricting access to immigration status and Social Security numbers could reduce unwanted exposure of people’s private details.
Argument againstFederal agencies seeking driving privilege card issuance details could face delays while obtaining the attorney general’s approval or a valid court order.
More detail
Delaware’s DMV would withhold specified sensitive details from its records. The rule covers Social Security and taxpayer numbers, citizenship or immigration status, and documents that reveal those details. The DMV could share the details for voter registration, with specific approval from Delaware’s attorney general, under a valid court order, or when this section or another state law specifically allows it.
Delaware’s transportation department could not share card issuance details with federal agencies or federal law enforcement without approval or a court order. The rule covers personal details relating to issuance of a Delaware driving privilege card. Sharing would require specific approval from Delaware’s attorney general or a valid court order.
An allowed release could not reveal which driving credential a person applied for or received. It covers personal details collected from applicants for a driving privilege card or permit. The release must be for purposes or procedures that also apply to regular license applicants.
DMV access contracts would require a promise against using or sharing records for civil immigration enforcement or related purposes. It covers agencies, businesses, and people authorized to access DMV records electronically or on a regular basis. Law enforcement, courts, other motor vehicle offices, and government agencies and businesses designated by the transportation secretary are exempt from this contract rule.
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History
- 2025
- Apr 9Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its MeritsLatest
- Mar 6Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in HouseIntroduced
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