Amends TCA Title 55.

ON APRIL 4, 2019, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 536, AS AMENDED.<br /> <br /> AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill to authorize the commissioner of revenue to coordinate with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) that have issued a major recall and have requested assistance from the department of revenue, including those manufacturers that have issued a recall related to airbags manufactured and installed in vehicles between 2000 and 2018, to contact registrants who may be affected by a major recall and to provide notice of the recall and the availability of repair options. <br /> <br /> Present law prohibits the department from disclosing personal information about any person obtained by the department in connection with a motor vehicle record, with certain exceptions, including matters of motor vehicle safety.<br /> <br /> This amendment authorizes the commissioner to disclose the personal information of the owner of any vehicle affected by such a recall to OEMs for use in contacting the owner regarding the recall and prohibits an OEM or employee of an OEM who receives personal information from disclosing such information to any person other than the person to whom it relates.<br /> <br /> This amendment states that it does not impose liability of any kind on this state or any state agency or state employee for any claims or damages related to any recall repair or failure to obtain repairs.<br /> <br /> Present law defines "personal information" as information that identifies a person, including an individual's photograph, or computerized image, social security number, driver identification number, name, address excluding the five-digit zip code, telephone number, and medical or disability information, but does not include information on vehicular accidents, driving or equipment-related violations, and driver license or registration status.<br /> <br />