AL HB 200
The Alabama legislature recently introduced a bill that would prohibit driver’s license suspensions for failure to pay a fine, fee, court cost or restitution imposed as a result of a traffic violation. The bill would also prohibit suspension of a driver’s license for failure to appear in court when the appearance is for post adjudication compliance review of court ordered conditions.
Read the full bill here and the companion bill here.
Primary sponsor(s): Rep. Merika Coleman
Bill number: House Bill 200
Status: Pending
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