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MS HB1208

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes issuance of a hardship driver's license to individuals whose licenses have been suspended for non-compliance with child support orders, allowing driving only to work and religious services

  • Requires petitioners to prove hardship through clear and convincing evidence, including independent documentation and a recommendation letter from the Mississippi Department of Human Services

  • Sets the hardship license fee at $25.00 with a four-year term, and the license must look substantially different from a regular driver's license

  • Prohibits hardship licenses from being used to operate commercial motor vehicles

  • Allows petitioners to file in the chancery court of their residence or the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, effective July 1, 2021

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

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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