HB 477 Summary

• Alters procedures for granting limited driving privileges in criminal cases and child support enforcement cases, making courts more likely to grant such privileges when license suspensions occur for non-motor vehicle related offenses.

• Adds new authority allowing courts to submit competency reports to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles regarding whether defendants can safely operate motor vehicles.

• Reduces immobilization fees from $125 to one amount and adjusts financial responsibility reinstatement fees by modifying fee structures for violations of proof of financial responsibility requirements.

• Establishes community service sanctions (5-10 hours per week for 6-12 months) for individuals with multiple child support order default determinations.

• Creates section 3123.61 and section 4510.023 to implement new procedures for child support-related license suspensions and mandatory limited driving privilege grants for criminal offense suspensions unrelated to vehicle operation.