HB556 Alabama 2015 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a driver may obtain a graduated license, including a Stage I-learner's permit, Stage II-regular driver's license with restrictions based on age, and Stage III-unrestricted driver's license. Also under existing law, a violation of the restriction of a Stage II licensee is a traffic violation, but no points may be assessed for the violation
This bill would revise the penalties for a violation of the restrictions on a Stage II license, including revocation of the license and reversion to a Stage I license for a period of six months, would require the driver to revert to a Stage I license for a period of six months, would require the court to assess a fine of $250, plus court costs, and would provide for the assessment of two points
This bill would also provide that a parent, legal guardian, or other adult who knowingly allows a driver with a Stage I or Stage II license to drive a motor vehicle in violation of applicable restrictions is subject to a fine of $500, plus court costs
To amend Section 32-6-7.2, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to restrictions on the issuance of driver's licenses to persons under 18 years of age, to revise the penalties for a violation of the restrictions on a Stage II license; to provide for the assessment of a fine against a parent, legal guardian, or other adult who knowingly allows a driver with a Stage I or Stage II license to drive a motor vehicle in violation of applicable restrictions.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2015 | S | Judiciary first Amendment Offered |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Pending third reading on day 30 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 amendment |
| June 4, 2015 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment |
| May 28, 2015 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
| May 26, 2015 | H | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1083 |
| May 26, 2015 | H | Third Reading Passed |
| April 30, 2015 | H | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| April 23, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | June 3, 2015 | Committee Room 325 at 19:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | June 3, 2015 | Committee Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | June 3, 2015 | Committee Room 325 at 13:00 | House JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | June 3, 2015 | F&T Room 727 at 14:15 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | April 29, 2015 | Room 418 at 09:00 | House PS&HS Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB556 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |