2020 House Bill 5804

Decriminalize first offense driving without a license

Introduced in the House

May 20, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To repeal the requirement that biometric data be collected on an individual for a first offense of driving without a license. House Bill 5902 would make this a civil offense only, not criminal.

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

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 21, 2020

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To repeal the requirement that biometric data be collected on an individual for a first offense of driving without a license. House Bill 5902 would make a first and second offense a civil offense only, not criminal.

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety