HB 517 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license to persons suspended for being out of compliance with order of support.

HB 517 authorizes hardship driver's licenses for Mississippi residents whose licenses were suspended due to unpaid child support or other court-ordered support payments. To qualify, applicants must petition a court within 30 days, provide documented proof of hardship (including a recommendation from the Mississippi Department of Human Services), and pay a $25 fee. The license, valid for four years, permits driving only to work or religious services and must look distinct from a standard license. It explicitly prohibits use for commercial vehicles and amends existing laws to establish these specific terms and fees.
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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