SB2721 Summary

• Eliminates contempt for failure to pay fines/fees or respond to traffic citations as grounds for driver's license revocation.

• Replaces license suspension for unpaid traffic fines with court debt collection procedures after 90 days notice; courts may pursue collection under existing debt collection statutes.

• Removes mandatory 6-month license suspension for controlled substance violations unrelated to vehicle operation; retains suspension only for driving under the influence of controlled substances.

• Changes minimum age for license suspension related to controlled substance violations from 15 to 16 years old.

• Takes effect July 1, 2019.