AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES -- VIOLATIONS
HB 7558 repeals a law that allowed driver's licenses to be suspended for failure to pay traffic fines or court costs. Currently, drivers who didn't pay fines within court deadlines could face license suspension, though they could request a hearing to show financial hardship. This bill removes that suspension mechanism entirely, meaning unpaid traffic fines will no longer result in license loss. The change directly affects drivers with outstanding traffic violations by eliminating a specific penalty for non-payment.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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