MA S2367

Bill

Relative to ending failure-to-pay license suspensions

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 relative to ending failure-to-pay license suspensions. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to end the practice of suspending driver's licenses for failure to pay fines or fees. Specifically, it removes the provisions that allow the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to suspend a person's driver's license or vehicle registration for failing to request a hearing or pay a citation within the allotted time frame. The bill also removes the RMV's ability to issue multiple suspension notices for the same case. Overall, this legislation seeks to eliminate the use of driver's license suspensions as a tool for collecting unpaid fines and fees, which can create hardships for low-income individuals who rely on their ability to drive.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Patrick O'Connor (R)*,

Last Action

Accompanied S2307 (on 02/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2367

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2367
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2367.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3537	Establishing an emergency responder yellow dot program	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H3551	Relative to private sale requirements for used vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see H5258	Similar To
S1585	Relative to change of address for firearm licensing	Accompanied a study order, see S2762	Similar To
S2289	Relative to work and family mobility during and subsequent to the COVID-19 emergency	Accompanied a new draft, see H4459	Similar To
S2306	Relative to student driver safety	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2307	Relative to partial payment of fines relating to driver’s license suspension or revocation	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by
S2316	Relative to the registration and insurance of motorized scooters in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2964	Similar To

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