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FL H1013

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Tina Polsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1013 Summary

  • Repeals statutes that automatically suspended or revoked driver licenses for drug offenses (18+), alcohol/drug/tobacco offenses (under 18), providing alcohol to minors, theft, worthless checks, and firearm/graffiti violations by minors.

  • Eliminates mandatory driver license suspensions for providing alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 and for persons under 21 who possess alcoholic beverages.

  • Removes driver license suspension provisions for minors who unlawfully possess firearms, place graffiti on property, fail to comply with sexting citations, or are convicted of petit theft for gasoline theft.

  • Retains court discretion to direct suspension or revocation of driving privileges in certain cases, including for third or subsequent violations of tobacco/nicotine possession and age misrepresentation by minors within a 12-week period.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Suspension or Revocation of Driver Licenses

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167)

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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