Connecticut House Bill HB05185

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/10/13
• Refer: 1/10/13

Caption

An Act Prohibiting The Department Of Motor Vehicles From Issuing Motor Vehicle Registration Documents Prior To Resolving Outstanding Compliance And Payment Issues.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would directly impact the procedures within the DMV by instituting a requirement that individuals must satisfactorily address any compliance and payment matters before they can receive motor vehicle registrations. This could help the state ensure that vehicle owners are fully compliant with state laws regarding registration, thus promoting adherence to prescribed standards and potentially increasing revenue from payments previously owed.

Summary

House Bill 05185 aims to amend the general statutes to prohibit the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) from issuing any motor vehicle registration documents to individuals until they have resolved all outstanding compliance and payment issues. The intent of this bill is to ensure that individuals who have unresolved issues related to compliance or payments are not able to obtain registration documents for their vehicles, addressing concerns of regulatory compliance within the transportation sector.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise around the practical implications of this bill. Critics might argue that it could disproportionately affect individuals who are already facing financial difficulties or may not have the means to quickly resolve outstanding compliance issues. Proponents, on the other hand, would likely argue that such measures are necessary to maintain systematic order and integrity within the state's motor vehicle registration process.