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AR HB2203

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Clarke Tucker

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Extends the eligibility window for incarcerated individuals to obtain a driver's license from 120 days to 180 days before release from the Department of Correction or Department of Community Correction.

  • Creates a new restricted driving permit for probationers and parolees whose licenses are suspended for reasons unrelated to motor vehicle operation, allowing driving directly to and from employment, school, probation/parole meetings, or officer-directed locations.

  • Restricted permits must include the holder's residence address and authorized destination addresses and must be carried while operating a vehicle until the suspension is lifted.

  • Permits issued under this section expire upon release from probation or parole supervision, and the Department of Finance and Administration may revoke permits at any time for any reason.

  • Allows eligible inmates to satisfy driver's license identity document requirements by submitting a sentencing order to the Office of Driver Services before release from incarceration.

Legislative Description

Concerning Driver's Licenses; Concerning The Ability Of A Person With A Suspended Driver's License To Drive To And From Work; And Concerning A Hardship License.

Last Action

Notification that HB2203 is now Act 1012

4/7/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/30/2017
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/27/2017
Public Transportation3/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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