2020 House Bill 5699

Decriminalize petty license-related offenses

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-1)

To repeal the criminal sanctions for failure to provide proof of having his or her divers license in their possession while operating a vehicle. The bill would instead make this a civil offense subject to fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 1, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 10, 2020

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To repeal the criminal sanctions for a driver's failure to have his or her divers license in their possession while operating a vehicle. The bill would instead make this a civil offense subject to fine.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 15, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure