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NC S694

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Benton Sawrey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Driver's license revocations based solely on failure to pay court fines, penalties, or costs for motor vehicle offenses will automatically expire after 36 months from the person's most recent Chapter 20 conviction, excluding DWI offenses

  • Persons with licenses revoked only for nonpayment may apply for a limited driving privilege valid for up to one year while paying off the debt

  • Starting October 1, 2025, individuals with unpaid fines from "Driving While License Revoked" charges may petition for remission of those fines if the underlying suspension was solely due to failure to pay

  • The Division of Motor Vehicles must publish a report by October 1, 2025, detailing terminated suspensions and reinstated licenses, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, gender, and zip code

  • The Administrative Office of the Courts must collect and report annual data on fines and fees imposed, collected, and waived, broken down by county, court, charge, race, and gender

Legislative Description

Remove Barriers to Employment from Court Debt

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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