Grants the metropolitan transportation authority the power to suspend vehicle registration in certain cases
This bill (A 7259) grants the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) the power to suspend vehicle registrations for owners with unpaid tolls or fines exceeding $100 owed to the MTA. It directly affects drivers who fail to pay these debts, allowing the MTA to halt registration until the full amount is paid or a payment plan is approved. The law overrides standard registration rules, requiring the MTA to authorize payment plans before lifting suspensions. The bill takes effect 30 days after enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gary Pretlow
DDemocratic
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