House Bill 106 Summary

• Authorizes issuance of hardship driver's licenses to persons whose licenses are suspended for non-compliance with child support or spousal support orders, subject to court approval based on clear and convincing evidence of employment hardship.

• Requires applicants to obtain a recommendation letter from the Mississippi Department of Human Services and petition the chancery court in their county of residence or Hinds County's First Judicial District.

• Establishes a $25.00 fee for hardship licenses, which must look substantially different from regular licenses and cannot be used to operate commercial motor vehicles.

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

• Effective July 1, 2020.