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MO HB1797

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 302.535 of Missouri law regarding driver's license suspensions and appeals.

  • Allows persons to file a petition for trial de novo in circuit court challenging a department decision, with the state bearing the burden of proof and trial conducted under civil procedure rules.

  • Filing a petition for trial de novo does not result in an automatic stay of the suspension or revocation order, but the department must issue a temporary driving permit valid until final disposition of the petition.

  • Removes previous provisions allowing restricted driving privileges based on prior alcohol-related contacts and discretionary restricted privileges during the trial de novo period.

Legislative Description

Specifies that filing a petition for trial de novo results in the stay of the driver's license suspension or revocation order and the issuance of a temporary license until a final order is issued

Last Action

Referred: Rules(H)

3/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2014
General Laws2/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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