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Committee advances bill barring license revocation solely for unpaid student loans
Summary
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee voted to advance HB 1296, a measure that would prohibit Arkansas from revoking an occupational license solely because a person is delinquent on student loans or scholarships. Supporters said revocation prevents work and repayment; critics warned of moral hazard and enforcement concerns.
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday voted to advance HB 1296, which would prevent the state from revoking an occupational license solely because a person is delinquent on a student loan or scholarship.
Sponsor Senator Garner told the committee the bill is intended to avoid creating a “downward cycle” in which license revocation prevents people from…
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