2020 House Bill 5690

Decriminalize petty license-related offenses

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2020

Introduced by Rep. David LaGrand (D-75)

To repeal the criminal sanctions for violations of the law authorizing temporary instruction permits for new drivers. This would instead be a civil infraction subject to fines.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

July 21, 2020

Substitute offered by Rep. David LaGrand (D-75)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety