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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 1996 Modifies Driver's License Suspension and Limited Driving Privilege Rules
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsors: Bill Irwin and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 1996 modifies state laws regarding driver's license suspensions and the issuance of s, setting a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. The legislation outlines eligibility criteria for limited driving privileges, requirements, and procedures for driver's license suspensions resulting from unpaid traffic fines or failure to appear in court.
Drivers facing license suspension or seeking s must navigate updated eligibility criteria, specific insurance and mandates, and revised court notification procedures starting in 2027.
- House Bill 1996 originates from the Missouri General Assembly during the 2026 Regular Session. context
- The bill amends existing Missouri statutes under chapters 302 and 303 concerning driver licensing, suspensions, and traffic violation noncompliance. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Missouri drivers
Drivers face updated statutory rules regarding limited driving privilege eligibility, ignition interlock device mandates, and traffic noncompliance suspension procedures.
Circuit courts
Courts are assigned specific responsibilities in reviewing limited driving privilege applications and issuing notices or arrest warrants for traffic violations.
Department of Revenue
The department is responsible for receiving proof of financial responsibility, granting or reviewing limited driving privileges, and executing license suspensions.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Delayed Implementation of License and Court Rules
The bill delays the operative effect of the revised driver's license suspension and limited driving privilege statutes until January 1, 2027.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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