Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a payment plan for any outstanding accident-related fines and prohibits the suspension of a driver's license for being unable to pay any of those fines, effective October 1, 2020.

Highlights:

• Authorizes defendants to enter into a payment plan if they are unable to pay outstanding fines, as long as they consent to conviction at the time of agreeing to the plan (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the suspension of driver’s licenses under the following circumstances (Sec. 1):

• A car accident occurs involving a government-owned vehicle;

• A car accident occurs involving a vehicle operated with its owner’s permission;

• The insurer was obligated to pay any outstanding fines; 

• The insurer restructured or liquidated itself before the settlement of a claim; or

• The defendant is paying installments on a payment plan on time.

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