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MS HB1223

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows persons whose driver's licenses have been suspended for non-compliance with child support orders to petition chancery court for a hardship license if suspension would hinder employment.

  • Requires proof of hardship be established by clear and convincing evidence supported by independent documentation and a recommendation letter from the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

  • Sets hardship license fee at $25.00 and requires the license to look substantially different from a regular driver's license; prohibits use for commercial motor vehicles.

  • Establishes hardship license term at four years and restricts use to driving to work and religious services only.

  • Effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license to persons who have their licenses suspended as a result of being out of compliance with order for support.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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