House Bill No. 722 aims to amend existing laws regarding the automatic reinstatement of driver's licenses that have been suspended, cancelled, or revoked due to nonpayment of fees. The bill stipulates that such licenses will be automatically reinstated if the individual makes full payment of all fees or fines assessed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and provides proof of payment. However, this automatic reinstatement does not apply to individuals whose licenses were suspended, cancelled, or revoked for operating a vehicle while impaired.

The bill also retains provisions that extend the period of suspension or revocation for individuals convicted of motor vehicle offenses during their suspension period. It clarifies that the automatic reinstatement process is contingent upon the fulfillment of payment obligations, ensuring that individuals can regain their driving privileges once they have settled their debts to the Department. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline the process for reinstating licenses while maintaining accountability for traffic-related offenses.

Statutes affected:
HB722 Original: 32:414(F)(2)
HB722 Engrossed: 32:414(F)(2), 32:415(B)(1)
HB722 Reengrossed: 32:414(F)(2), 32:415(B)(1)