Bill > H3546

This bill proposes to amend existing law regarding civil fine enforcement by allowing the registrar, who is the state official responsible for motor vehicle licenses and registrations, to suspend or prevent the issuance or renewal of a driver's license, learner's permit, or vehicle registration for individuals who have an outstanding municipal fine. This means if a city or town notifies the registrar that a resident owes an unpaid fine for violating a local rule or by-law, and that fine has been overdue for a specific period (25 days after the due date, or 15 days after exhausting appeals), the registrar can take action without a further hearing. The registrar will then inform the individual. The bill also specifies that the registrar will reinstate or allow the issuance/renewal of these documents once the city or town confirms the fine has been paid or no longer exists, and the registrar will create regulations for this process, including a way for individuals to challenge the existence of the fine.