SB16 Summary

• Prohibits the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency from suspending a driver's license solely because a driver failed to pay fines, penalties, fees, or court costs related to a traffic conviction if the court determines the driver is indigent.

• Exception applies to violations involving mandatory revocation or suspension offenses listed in subsections (j) and (k) of Section 32-5A-195, which include serious crimes like manslaughter, DUI, and felonies involving motor vehicles.

• Amends Section 32-5A-195 of the Alabama Code to add new subsection (r) establishing the indigency protection for traffic-related debt collection.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.