This bill amends existing laws regarding the suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of a person's driver's license due to failure to pay court-ordered fines. It introduces new requirements for defendants who claim an inability to pay such fines. Specifically, the court is mandated to inquire into the defendant's financial situation and the defendant must provide detailed information about their monthly income and expenses, including housing, utilities, childcare, transportation, healthcare, tax liabilities, and other necessary costs. This information will assist the court in determining the defendant's ability to pay the fine.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that when a court requests the revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of a driver's license, it must consider the financial information provided by the defendant. If a defendant fails to submit the required financial information, the court is obligated to notify the Department of Finance and Administration of this failure when making its request for license action. These amendments aim to ensure that the financial circumstances of defendants are taken into account before imposing penalties related to their driver's licenses.

Statutes affected:
HB 1926: 16-13-702(a), 16-13-708(a), 16-13-708(b)
Act 980: 16-13-702(a), 16-13-708(a), 16-13-708(b)