House Bill No. by Representative Murray amends existing laws regarding installment agreements for outstanding fines, penalties, and fees owed to the office of motor vehicles (OMV) under the Reinstatement Relief Program. The bill specifies that if a debtor misses a scheduled payment, the first three missed payments will be added to the end of the payment schedule, while a fourth or subsequent missed payment will incur a late fee of $25. The OMV is required to notify the debtor via email about missed payments, and the installment agreement will remain in effect until the fourth missed payment occurs.

Additionally, the bill modifies the conditions under which a person can be removed from the Reinstatement Relief Program. Previously, a person would be removed for failing to make timely payments and pay associated late fees. Under the proposed law, a person will be removed from the program if they fail to meet the requirements of the installment agreement as outlined in the amended R.S. 32:429.4. This change aims to clarify the criteria for maintaining eligibility in the program and streamline the process for managing missed payments.

Statutes affected:
HB1173 Original: 32:4(E), 32:2(B)