2020 House Bill 5802

Decriminalize first offense of driving without a license

Introduced in the House

May 20, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Mike Mueller (R-51)

To repeal the criminal sanctions for a first offense of driving without a license. A first and second offense would instead be a civil infraction subject to fines, but a third offense would be a misdemeanor crime.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 27, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary.

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. Mike Mueller (R-51)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety