NV SB219
The Nevada legislature passed legislation to end the practice of suspending an individual’s driver’s license, or prohibiting an individual from applying for a driver’s license, due to a delinquent fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution owed. The act becomes effective on October 1, 2021.
You can read the full text of the bill here.
Learn more about FFJC’s efforts to reform fines and fees in Nevada here.
Primary sponsor(s): Senator Nicole Canizzaro and Assemblywoman Ceclia Gonzalez
Bill number: Senate Bill No. 219
Status: Enacted
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