2020 House Bill 5696

Decriminalize petty license-related offenses

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Ronnie Peterson (D-54)

To repeal the criminal sanctions for motor carrier fuel tax act license violations. This would instead be a civil infraction subject to fines.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 21, 2020

Passed in the House 101 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety