House Bill No. by Representative Bayham amends R.S. 32:8(B) to prohibit the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) from referring debts arising from unpaid reinstatement fees to the Office of Debt Recovery. The bill retains the existing provisions that allow the OMV to refer authenticated final delinquent debts for collection, but specifically excludes debts related to reinstatement fees incurred due to a lack of insurance coverage or a lapse in coverage.

The legislation requires that the OMV notify debtors in writing about their debts and the consequences of non-payment, including the potential for additional fees. It also informs debtors of their eligibility to enter into installment agreements for payment. This change aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals facing reinstatement fees, ensuring that they are not referred to debt recovery for these specific debts.

Statutes affected:
HB762 Original: 32:8(B)