Legislation Archives - Fines and Fees Justice Center

Statement: HF2697 is an Assault on our Principles and Will Hurt Iowa Families

Des Moines, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds was sent HF2697 for her signature this week, a bill that violates the Fines and Fees Justice Center’s (FFJC) work. In response, Sarah …

No Price on Connection: How New York Made Prison Calls Free — And What Comes Next

By Derrell Frazier, Senior Advocacy and Campaigns Strategist – New York On August 1, New York became the sixth state in the country to make all phone calls free within …

Press Release: Gov. Kevin Stitt holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for HB 1460, a Groundbreaking Law Ending Fees in Oklahoma

The broadest Republican-led fee elimination bill in history will improve the lives of millions of Oklahomans. Contact: Michael Paul Jackson, Fines and Fees Justice Center [email protected] OKLAHOMA CITY — Today, …

Press Release: New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Parole Fee Elimination Bill Into Law

New Law Removes Financial Barriers to Reintegration and Prioritizes Families’ Basic Needs SANTA FE, NM – Yesterday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed SB 375 into law, a bill which eliminates …

Press Release: Gov. Glenn Youngkin Signs Bill Establishing Fair and Affordable Payment Plans for Court Debt

(Richmond, VA) On Monday, March 24th, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1661 into law, establishing a fair and consistent payment plan system for Virginians that have been struggling to pay down court debt.

Press Release: Advocates Applaud Legislature and Governor DeWine for Reducing Debt-Related Driver’s License Suspensions with Passage of HB 29

(Columbus, OH) Today, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29, legislation that will remove many of the financial barriers that lead to driver’s license suspensions. With the adoption of this …

Press Release: NY Legislature Sends Driver’s License Suspension Reform Bill to Gov. Cuomo’s Desk

NY Legislature Sends Driver’s License Suspension Reform Bill to Gov. Cuomo’s Desk Legislation Would End Widespread Driver’s License Suspensions for Unpaid Traffic Debt *Update October 14th 2020*: The Driven …

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