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AL SB389
Bill
Status
4/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Hank Sanders
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AI Summary
SB389 Summary
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Prohibits the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency from suspending a driver's license solely for failure to pay fines, penalties, fees, or court costs related to traffic violation convictions or failure to appear charges.
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Exempts serious traffic offenses listed in subsections (j) and (k) of Section 32-5A-195 from this prohibition, including DUI convictions, homicide by vehicle, and felonies involving motor vehicles.
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Replaces references to "Director of Public Safety" with "Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency" throughout the statute.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Drivers license, suspension, prohibited for failure to pay fines, fees, or court costs, Sec. 32-5A-195 am'd.
Drivers' Licenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
4/5/2016