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AR HB1976

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jim Dotson

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-16-909(a) to define "good cause" for driver's license suspension or revocation based on reports from law enforcement, medical providers, family members age 18+, or court orders

  • Expands list of medical professionals who can submit reports to include physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, optometrists, psychologists, and social workers

  • Requires drivers to complete medical evaluations, driving skills evaluations, or both within 30 days of an initial hearing officer evaluation, with refusal or neglect grounds for license suspension or revocation

  • Adds immunity from civil and criminal liability for persons who file good faith reports under this section to the Office of Driver Services

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Suspension Or Revocation Of A Driver's License For Inability To Drive.

Last Action

Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE

3/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/6/2017

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