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AL HB129
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Chris Pringle
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AI Summary
HB129 Summary
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Eliminates driver's license suspension for convictions or adjudications of minor in possession of alcohol.
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Restricts driver's license suspension for failure to pay child support only to the extent required by federal law (42 U.S.C. §666(16)), contingent upon federal law amendment or state waiver from U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Prohibits driver's license suspension for failure to appear in court, failure to pay traffic fines or restitution, or drug-related convictions.
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Authorizes the Governor to opt out of federal law (23 U.S.C. § 159) requiring drug conviction-related license suspensions by notifying the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
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Repeals existing statutes (Sections 13A-12-290 through 13A-12-294 and 16-28-40 through 16-28-45) relating to license suspension for drug crimes and school attendance violations.
Legislative Description
Driver's license, provide for the elimination of driver license suspensions in certain circumstances, Secs. 28-3A-25, 30-3-170, 30-3-179 am'd; Secs. 13A-12-290, 13A-12-291, 13A-12-292, 13A-12-293, 13A-12-294, 16-28-40, 16-28-41, 16-28-42, 16-28-43, 16-28-44, 16-28-45 repealed.
Drivers' Licenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/2/2021