Under existing law, the department of revenue (department) is either allowed or required to administratively suspend, cancel, revoke, deny, or deny renewal of a driver's license, instruction permit, or identification card following specified conduct by a licensee or card holder.

The bill prohibits the department from denying to issue, renew, or reinstate a person's driver's license because the person failed to pay a monetary judgment or has an outstanding warrant relating to a traffic violation or a municipal violation. The person must pay the required fees for issuance or reinstatement of the license.

Year

2021

Current status

  • Became Law (07/06/2021)

Sponsors

L. Herod

Bill number

HB21-1314