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CS/HB 35 — Habitual Traffic Offender Designation
by Criminal Justice Subcommittee and Rep. Barnaby (SB 1370 by Senator Martin)
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Prepared by: Transportation Committee (TR)
The bill amends the definition of “habitual traffic offender” to add the offense of driving a motor vehicle without a valid license to the list of offenses for which a specified number of convictions within a five-year period requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to designate a person as a habitual traffic offender. Generally, once a person is designated as a habitual traffic offender, he or she can be prosecuted for a third-degree felony for subsequently driving a motor vehicle.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 99-15