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AL HB200
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
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Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency may not suspend driver licenses or driving privileges for failure to appear in court when the appearance is for a post-adjudication compliance review of court-ordered conditions.
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Courts may not suspend driver licenses or driving privileges for failure to pay fines, fees, court costs, or restitution imposed as a result of a traffic violation.
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The Secretary of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency shall adopt rules necessary to implement and administer these requirements.
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Provisions apply retroactively; individuals whose licenses were previously suspended for these reasons may request reinstatement with fees waived, provided they have no other current suspensions or revocations.
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Effective date is October 1, 2022, and the legislation directs the Alabama Supreme Court to amend its rules to conform with the act.
Legislative Description
Driver's license, provide for the elimination of the suspension of an individual's driver license or driving privilege in certain circumstances
Drivers' Licenses
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 24 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 substitute and 1 amendment
3/17/2022