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MA S2304

To eliminate debt-based incarceration and suspensions


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to eliminate debt-based incarceration and suspensions. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to eliminate debt-based incarceration and suspensions. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Removing the ability of the registrar to suspend a person's driver's license or vehicle registration for failure to pay an assessment or fine related to a traffic violation. 2. Allowing individuals who cannot afford to pay assessments or fines to request a hearing to have the amount reduced or waived based on financial hardship, and requiring any fees to be waived and the remaining assessment reduced for those below certain income thresholds. 3. Removing criminal penalties for driving with a suspended license solely due to failure to pay an assessment or fine, rather than other violations like drunk driving. 4. Repealing provisions that allow the Registry of Motor Vehicles to refuse to renew a person's driver's license or vehicle registration for failure to pay certain fees or assessments. Overall, the bill seeks to end the practice of suspending licenses and imposing criminal penalties on individuals who are unable to afford to pay fines and fees related to motor vehicle infractions, in order to eliminate debt-based incarceration and suspensions.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Accompanied S2307 (on 02/22/2022)

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