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CT SB00597
Bill
Status
1/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mae Flexer
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AI Summary
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Amends section 14-140 of the general statutes to eliminate the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles' duty to suspend operator's licenses for failure to pay fines, fees, or other charges related to motor vehicle violations.
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Removes license suspension as a penalty for unpaid motor vehicle violation debts.
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Addresses concerns that license suspension for unpaid fines creates a self-defeating cycle where individuals lose driving ability needed for employment and debt repayment.
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Cites the COVID-19 pandemic as exacerbating the hardship caused by such suspensions.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Suspension Of Motor Vehicle Operators' Licenses For Failure To Pay Fines Or Fees.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation
1/27/2021