An Act relative to civil fine enforcement
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to change the current system for handling unpaid municipal fines by allowing municipalities to suspend or revoke motor vehicle licenses instead of pursuing more traditional debt collection methods. It aims to incentivize individuals to pay outstanding fines by directly impacting their ability to operate a vehicle. The bill seeks to streamline the process for municipalities to enforce payment of fines related to motor vehicle offenses. It is currently under review by the Transportation committee.
Key provisions
- Municipalities can suspend or revoke motor vehicle licenses for failure to pay municipal fines.
- The bill addresses fines related to motor vehicle offenses.
- It seeks to improve the collection of unpaid municipal fines.
- It allows municipalities to utilize a different enforcement mechanism.
- The bill is currently being considered by the Transportation committee.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle license holders
- Municipalities
- Individuals with unpaid municipal fines
- Vehicle owners
Notable changes
- Shifts the enforcement mechanism from debt collection to license suspension/revocation.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David T. Vieira
Cosponsor
David T. Vieira
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