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Sponsor says HB 1551 would restore driving privileges to some people leaving incarceration
Summary
Rep. Davis said the amendment to HB 1551 would restore driver's licenses for qualifying people leaving prison, arguing it reduces recidivism by enabling travel to work, probation and housing; the subcommittee amended the bill and voted to send it to the full Transportation Committee (10–0).
Representative Davis, sponsor of House Bill 1551, told the subcommittee the bill would restore driver's licenses to certain people leaving incarceration if they meet eligibility requirements, helping them travel to probation meetings, find work and secure housing.
"This allows for those that are in good standing to be able to have their driver's license restored to them," Representative Davis said, arguing the change will help reduce recidivism by improving access to jobs and services. Vice Chairman Butler praised the measure as a practical step to support rehabilitation, saying it removes an administrative obstacle for people trying to re-enter the workforce.
The committee placed amendment drafting code 013079 on the bill by voice vote and then voted 10 ayes, 0 nos to send HB 1551 to the full Transportation Committee. The clerk announced the tally before the chair confirmed the bill will proceed to full committee.
