HB 4155 Summary

• Requires licensees to carry their operator's or chauffeur's license (or receipt from section 311a) in immediate possession while operating a motor vehicle and display it upon demand from a police officer.

• Establishes violation penalties: misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or fine of not more than $300, or both, unless alternative identity verification is provided.

• Permits police officers to request alternative means of identity verification if a licensee cannot produce physical license or receipt, including photographs of license, vehicle registration, or sufficient information (name and date of birth) to verify identity through law enforcement information network.

• Reduces penalty to civil infraction with fine not exceeding $150 if licensee provides sufficient alternative identity verification under the specified alternatives.

• Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4153 is enacted into law.