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FL H1181

FL H1181
Driver Licenses


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Introduced
02/27/2014
In Committee
03/21/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/02/2014

Introduced Session

2014 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises notification requirements with respect to suspension of driver license of child support obligor; requires delinquent child support obligors to provide certain documentation to prevent suspension of driver license; reduces mandatory period of revocation or suspension of, or delay in eligibility for, driver license for persons convicted of certain drug offenses; requires court to make determination as to whether restricted license would be appropriate; requires DHSMV to reinstate driving privilege & allow registration of motor vehicle of child support obligor upon receipt of affidavit containing specified information; authorizes court to direct DHSMV to issue restricted driver license to certain persons; deletes provision requiring suspension of driver license of certain persons; provides that suspension of driver license of person being prosecuted for passing worthless check is discretionary.

AI Summary

This bill modifies several provisions related to driver's licenses in Florida, primarily focusing on suspensions and reinstatements. It revises how individuals who owe child support (child support obligors) are notified of potential license suspension, allowing them to avoid suspension by providing documentation of receiving unemployment benefits, disability, temporary cash assistance, or making payments under a bankruptcy plan, in addition to existing options like paying the arrears or entering a payment agreement. The bill also reduces the mandatory suspension period for certain drug offenses from two years to one year and requires courts to specifically consider if a restricted license for work purposes is appropriate in these cases. Furthermore, it makes the suspension of a driver's license for passing a worthless check discretionary rather than mandatory, and allows courts to issue restricted licenses to individuals convicted of selling alcohol to minors under certain circumstances.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died in Economic Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7005 (Ch. 2014-216) (on 05/02/2014)

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