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Maryland House approves bill to limit driver's license suspensions for low-income parents with child-support arrears
Summary
The Maryland House passed House Bill 681, which prevents automatic driver's license suspension for people below 250% of the federal poverty level who are behind on child-support arrearages; sponsors said the change aims to help low-income people keep access to work while still owing support.
The Maryland House of Delegates passed House Bill 681 on final passage, voting 113 in favor, after members questioned how the bill would affect parents behind on child support.
Supporters say the measure prevents automatic suspension of a driver's license for people who fall below 250% of the federal poverty level while preserving child-support enforcement. “If you are below the 250% poverty level, it's just saying that you … your driver's license will not be suspended,” the floor leader explained during…
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