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MA H3662
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brandy Fluker-Reid
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AI Summary
- Prohibits license suspension or revocation solely for failure to pay fines, fees, or unpaid excise taxes, while maintaining suspensions for serious violations like DUI
- Requires the RMV to send electronic notifications (text and email) to drivers with unpaid assessments at three intervals: one week after citation, seven days before due date, and on the due date
- Allows individuals to request fee reductions or waivers through noncriminal hearings based on financial hardship, with automatic waiver for recipients of needs-based public assistance
- Mandates reinstatement of all licenses and registrations suspended for debt-related reasons within three months of the act's effective date
- Prohibits the RMV from suspending or conditioning license renewal based on debt owned by a debt collector, and requires contracts with debt collectors to allow debt recall for hardship hearings
Legislative Description
To increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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