Legislative Update

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Driver's license suspensions

Filed Under: Traffic

The Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Code heard SB 200 authored by Sen. M. Young repealing certain license suspensions when a motor vehicle is used in dealing certain controlled substances. The Indiana Public Defender Council testified in support of the bill. The bill passed 8-0. Read the bill at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/senate/200 … [Read more...] about Driver's license suspensions

Traffic amnesty program

Filed Under: Traffic

The Senate Committee on Tax & Fiscal Policy heard HB 1141, sponsored by Sen. Bohacek and Sen. Taylor. The bill passed by the House established a traffic amnesty program for 18 months during the latter half of FY 2020 and all of FY 2021. A person with an outstanding license suspension could file a petition, which would not be an admission of guilt or liability, in court to pay a … [Read more...] about Traffic amnesty program

Mobile credential

Filed Under: Traffic

The House Roads & Transportation Committee heard SB 182, sponsored by Rep. Morris, providing that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) may develop a system to issue a mobile credential. The bill provides that the BMV may issue, upon request of an applicant, a mobile credential when the applicant satisfies the requirements for application for an identification card or various … [Read more...] about Mobile credential

Driver’s license suspension, restriction, and reinstatement

Filed Under: Traffic

The Senate Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee heard Sen. G. Taylor’s SB 210 on driver’s license suspension, restriction, and reinstatement. This bill: Reduces the driver's license reinstatement fee to $25 for a first suspension, $50 for a second suspension, and $100 for a third suspension. Establishes a temporary program to permit an individual required to pay a fee for rei … [Read more...] about Driver’s license suspension, restriction, and reinstatement