2020 House Bill 5684

Decriminalize petty license-related offenses

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2020

Introduced by Rep. John Cherry (D-49)

To repeal the criminal sanctions for failure to have a snowmobile certificate of registration available for inspection if demanded by a peace officer. This would instead be a civil offense subject to a $150 fine. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bill 5684 to 5699.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 21, 2020

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety