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AR HB1926
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Unger
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AI Summary
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Defendants claiming inability to pay a court-ordered fine must provide detailed financial information including monthly income, housing costs, utilities, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessary costs
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Courts must consider this financial information when determining whether to request suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of a driver's license for failure to pay fines
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If a person fails to provide the required financial information, the court must notify the Department of Finance and Administration of this failure when requesting a license action
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Amends Arkansas Code §§ 16-13-702 and 16-13-708 to add financial assessment requirements before license-related penalties for unpaid fines
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Approved April 22, 2025 as Act 980 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Suspension, Revocation, Or Nonrenewal Of A Person's Driver's License For Failure To Pay A Court-ordered Fine; And To Amend The Law Concerning A Defendant's Inability To Pay A Court-ordered Fine.
Last Action
Notification that HB1926 is now Act 980
4/22/2025