HB 739 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Driver's license; authorize issuance of hardship license for those suspended due to noncompliance with an order of support.

HB 739 would allow individuals with driver's licenses suspended due to nonpayment of child support or similar court-ordered support to apply for a limited "hardship license." This license would permit driving only to work and religious services, require court approval based on documented hardship (including a recommendation from the Mississippi Department of Human Services), and carry a $25 fee. The license would be valid for four years, look distinct from regular licenses, and exclude commercial vehicle operation. It directly affects people whose driving privileges were suspended for support order violations, providing a limited pathway to maintain employment access.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Kabir Karriem
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