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OK HB4114
OK HB4114Motor vehicles; removing license suspension requirement for nonpayment of court-ordered financial obligations; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to motor vehicles; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 983, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 211, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 983), which relates to ability of defendant to pay court financial obligations; removing license suspension requirement for nonpayment of court- ordered financial obligations; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-206, as amended by Section 69, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-206), which relates to authority of Department to suspend licenses; removing process for suspension of license for nonpayment of court-ordered financial obligations; requiring Service Oklahoma remove certain license suspensions by certain date; requiring Service Oklahoma prepare and send certain list; requiring courts issue order removing suspension; prohibiting the collection of reinstatement fee; authorizing the collection of certain fees; requiring certain notification to affected individuals; allowing reinstatement of driving privileges at Service Oklahoma locations; detailing reinstatement process; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, effective November 1, 2026, removes the requirement for suspending a person's driver's license or vehicle registration solely due to nonpayment of court-ordered financial obligations, which are defined as fines, costs, fees, and assessments, but exclude restitution. It mandates that by November 30, 2026, Service Oklahoma, the state agency responsible for driver licensing, must remove all such suspensions imposed before November 1, 2026, and provide lists of affected individuals to the courts, which will then order the removal of these specific suspensions. Importantly, no reinstatement fee will be charged for the removal of these suspensions, although other applicable fees may still be collected, and individuals can reinstate their driving privileges at Service Oklahoma locations if they are not suspended for any other reason, with specific notification processes outlined for affected individuals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Public Safety (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb4114&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB4114%20INT.PDF |
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