This bill amends the penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while their driving privileges are denied, canceled, suspended, revoked, or barred. Under the new provisions, a first offense will be classified as a scheduled violation with a fine of $250, while a second offense remains a simple misdemeanor. For a third or subsequent offense, the violation escalates to a serious misdemeanor. The bill also removes the previous requirement that the punishment for these violations include a fine ranging from $250 to $1,500, and it allows for the possibility of suspending sentences for these offenses.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license due to violations of specific chapters related to operating while intoxicated (OWI). It establishes a clear structure for penalties, with fines and confinement periods defined for each type of offense. The changes aim to streamline the legal framework surrounding these violations and provide a more consistent approach to enforcement and penalties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.218, 252J.8, 321A.32, 805.8A