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Introduced
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Traffic amnesty. Provides that license reinstatement fees are: (1) $150 for the first suspension; (2) $225 for the second suspension; and (3) $300 for the third and any subsequent suspensions. (Current law provides that license reinstatement fees are: (1) $250 for the first suspension; (2) $500 for the second suspension; and (3) $1,000 for the third and any subsequent suspension.) Reestablishes for one year the traffic amnesty program to permit certain persons owing unpaid traffic fines, or who may be required to pay a fee for reinstatement of driving privileges, to obtain a reduction in the amount owed or amount payable. Extends the traffic amnesty program to certain judgments and fees that accrued before January 1, 2022. (The current program is limited to judgments and fees that accrued before January 1, 2020.) Establishes a payment plan to allow a person to pay the remaining 50% of unpaid fees in installments. Specifies that, if amnesty is granted and the court establishes a payment plan, the person is required to pay a $50 traffic amnesty installment fee.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new traffic amnesty program in Indiana. The key provisions are:
1. It reduces the fees for reinstating a driver's license after a suspension, from $250/$500/$1,000 to $150/$225/$300 for the first, second, and third or subsequent suspensions, respectively.
2. It reestablishes the traffic amnesty program for one year, allowing certain individuals to obtain a reduction in the amount owed for unpaid traffic fines or fees that accrued before January 1, 2022 (previously limited to before January 1, 2020).
3. It allows the court to establish a payment plan for the remaining 50% of unpaid fees, to be paid in installments, and requires the individual to pay a $50 traffic amnesty installment fee.
4. It allocates the revenue from the $50 traffic amnesty installment fee to the county general fund, with at least 80% required to be used to defray the court's expenses related to the traffic amnesty program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation (on 01/12/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1328/ |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1328/#1.INTR |
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