HB 4153 Summary

• Changes penalties for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license from criminal misdemeanor charges to civil infractions for first and second violations, with fines of $150 for first offense and $250 for second offense.

• Establishes new misdemeanor crime with up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine for third or subsequent violations of driving with suspended/revoked license.

• Creates new misdemeanor offense for driving with suspended license due to failure to answer criminal citation or comply with court orders, punishable by up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine.

• Allows law enforcement to impound vehicles of individuals violating suspended license provisions when necessary.

• Bill is contingent on enactment of companion bills HB 4143, HB 4146, HB 4145, HB 4141, and HB 4150.