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OK HB1795
OK HB1795Driver licenses; notification for cancellation or denial of driving privileges of certain persons; revocation; petition; effective date.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
04/05/2021
04/05/2021
Crossed Over
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Passed
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/24/2021
05/24/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to driver licenses; creating the Christopher Hopper Act; amending 47 O.S. 2011, Sections 6-107.1 and 6-107.2, which relate to notification for cancellation or denial of driving privileges of certain persons; making notification of certain order discretionary; modifying length of time for canceling or denying driving privileges; modifying offenses resulting in mandatory revocation; deleting language regarding number of notifications that may occur prior to mandatory cancellation or denial of driving privileges; eliminating authority of the court to increase period of cancellation; providing for payment of attorney fees; amending 47 O.S. 2011, Section 6-205, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 400, O.S.L. 2019 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 6-205), which relates to mandatory revocation of driving privileges; modifying offenses requiring immediate revocation of driving privileges; modifying length of revocation for certain offenses; removing prohibition against modification; allowing the filing of certain petition; providing details for filing, hearing and the issuance of orders relating to petition; providing for payment of attorney fees; amending 47 O.S. 2011, Section 6-205.1, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 400, O.S.L. 2019 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 6-205.1), which relates to periods of revocation; modifying revocation periods for certain offenses; specifying certain periods of revocation; amending 47 O.S. 2011, Section 6-206, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 189, O.S.L. 2016 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 6-206), which relates to Department of Public Safety authority to suspend licenses; modifying justification for license suspension; allowing for suspension for conviction in another state not to exceed other state's penalty; granting certain discretion for suspension during certain time frame; modifying requirements for certain payment plan; amending 47 O.S. 2011, Section 6-212, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 400, O.S.L. 2019 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 6-212), which relates to fees and conditions for reinstatement; modifying provisions and requirements of agreements for issuance of provisional licenses; making certain exception; providing for eligibility requirements; allowing certain persons to be eligible for provisional license; authorizing development of certain rules and procedures; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date. AUTHOR: Add the following House Coauthor: Townley AMENDMENT NO. 1. , strike the title, enacting clause and entire bill and insert â?An Act relating to driver licenses; amending 47 O.S. 2011, Section 6-206, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 189, O.S.L. 2016 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 6-206), which relates to Department of Public Safety authority to suspend licenses; modifying justification for license suspension; allowing for suspension for conviction in another state not to exceed other stateâ??s penalty; granting certain discretion for suspension during certain time frame; modifying requirements for certain payment plan; amending 47 O.S. 2011, Section 6-212, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 400, O.S.L. 2019 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 6-212), which relates to fees and conditions for reinstatement; modifying provisions and requirements of agreements for issuance of provisional licenses; making certain exception; providing for eligibility requirements; allowing certain persons to be eligible for provisional license; authorizing development of certain rules and procedures; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Christopher Hopper Act, makes several changes to the laws governing the cancellation, denial, and revocation of driver's licenses in Oklahoma. The key provisions include:
- Modifying the length of time for canceling or denying driving privileges for certain offenses, reducing the mandatory cancellation periods.
- Allowing individuals whose driving privileges have been canceled or denied, except for certain offenses, to petition the district court for relief based on error or hardship. The court can then decrease the period of cancellation/denial or vacate the Department of Public Safety's action.
- Expanding the list of offenses that require immediate revocation of driving privileges by the Department, including driving a motor vehicle during the commission of a felony.
- Modifying the revocation periods for certain offenses and allowing the filing of petitions for relief from revocation, similar to the provisions for cancellation/denial.
- Granting the Department more discretion in suspending licenses, including for convictions in other states, and modifying requirements for payment plans to reinstate suspended licenses.
- Allowing the Department to issue provisional licenses with limited driving privileges to certain individuals whose licenses have been suspended or revoked, subject to payment of a minimum monthly fee.
The bill aims to provide more flexibility and avenues for relief for individuals facing license cancellation, denial, or revocation, while maintaining the Department's authority to take action in certain situations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Nicole Miller (R)*,
Kim David (R),
Daniel Pae (R),
Eric Roberts (R),
John Talley (R),
Tammy Townley (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/21/2021 (on 05/24/2021)
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