2020 House Bill 6235 / Public Act 387

Repeal drivers license suspension for failure to appear in court

Introduced in the House

Sept. 16, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-34)

To repeal a law that automatically denies a new or renewed driver license for an individual who fails to answer in court or comply with a judgement for a civil infraction. The bill would also eliminate a $45 "driver license reinstatement fee".

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 29, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct. 14, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To repeal a law that automatically denies a new or renewed driver license for an individual who fails to answer in court or comply with a judgement for a civil infraction. The bill would also eliminate a $45 "driver license reinstatement fee".

Received in the House

Dec. 15, 2020

Dec. 16, 2020

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 31, 2020