Senate Bill 2422 Summary

• Authorizes issuance of a hardship driver's license to persons whose licenses have been suspended for non-compliance with child support or alimony orders, allowing them to drive to work and religious services only.

• Requires petitioners to establish hardship through clear and convincing evidence supported by independent documentation and a recommendation letter from the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

• Sets the hardship license fee at $25.00 and establishes a four-year term for the license, which must have a substantially different appearance from regular driver's licenses.

• Prohibits hardship licenses for operation of commercial motor vehicles and requires petitions to be filed in chancery court within 30 days of license suspension.

• Effective July 1, 2023.