
Allow municipality to order suspension of driver’s license when defendant fails to pay traffic fine
Filed by Charles Sheedy(R · District HD-007)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 2 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to require a person owing a judgment to a municipal court to pay, or enter into a payment plan, within 90 days of judgment. The bill further provides that a municipal court may request the DMV to suspend the driver's license of any person who fails to pay costs, fines, fees, and penalties owed within a specified timeframe.
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Last action: To House Judiciary (January 16, 2026)
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- To House JudiciaryJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- Introduced in HouseJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- To JudiciaryJanuary 16, 2026 · House
- Filed for introductionJanuary 16, 2026 · House
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