H 3739
An Act allowing for partial payment of fines relating to driver’s license suspension or revocation
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Bill overview
This bill would allow drivers whose licenses have been suspended or revoked to make partial payments toward their fines. Currently, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles typically requires full payment of these fines. This legislation would give drivers the option to pay a portion of the outstanding balance, potentially easing the financial burden associated with license suspension or revocation.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to accept partial payments for license suspension and revocation fines.
- Does not outline procedures for accepting or processing partial payments.
- Applies to fines related to driver’s license suspension or revocation.
Who is affected
- Drivers with suspended or revoked licenses
- The Registrar of Motor Vehicles
- Individuals subject to fines for license-related offenses
Notable changes
- Currently, full payment of fines is required for license suspension/revocation.
- This bill introduces the possibility of partial payments.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Joseph W. McGonagle
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David Paul Linsky
Jr. Joseph W. McGonagle
Thomas M. Stanley
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Bill H.3739 194th (Current)
An Act allowing for partial payment of fines relating to driver’s license suspension or revocation
By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3739) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., for legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to accept partial payment of fines for suspension or revocation of licenses. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3739
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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