Oregon HB 2424: Directs Department of Transportation to create program by which certain persons may apply for reduction or waiver of moneys owed to department. […]
This bill directs Oregon’s Department of Transportation to create a program that allows certain individuals who have had their driver’s licenses suspended to apply for a reduction or waiver of the criminal justice debt that prevents them from regaining driving privileges.
You can read the full text of HB 2424 here.
Key Provisions
- Requires the Department of Transportation to create a program to waive or reduce court debt owed by individuals with suspended driver’s licenses
- Creates a process for individuals under criminal justice supervision to request reinstatement of driver’s licenses and occupational licenses
- Directs and allows the DOT to reinstate driver’s licenses after receiving a court order
Primary sponsor(s): Julie Parrish, Michael Dembrow
Bill number: Oregon H.B. 2424
Status: Pending
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