House Bill 858 Summary

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

• Requires a recommendation letter from the Mississippi Department of Human Services before a hardship license can be issued, and establishes a $25.00 fee for the license.

• Restricts hardship license holders to driving only to work and religious services, prohibits use for commercial motor vehicles, and limits the license term to four years.

• Creates a visually distinct hardship license design and requires the Mississippi Department of Human Services and Department of Public Safety to adopt implementing regulations.

• Takes effect July 1, 2022.