HB1926

House Bill 1926 amends Arkansas law regarding the suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of driver's licenses due to the failure to pay court-ordered fines. The bill mandates that when a defendant claims an inability to pay, the court must conduct a formal inquiry into their financial status. Defendants are required to provide detailed information regarding their monthly income and expenses, including housing, utilities, childcare, transportation, healthcare, and tax liabilities. Courts are then required to consider this financial information before requesting that the Department of Finance and Administration suspend, revoke, or fail to renew a defendant's driver's license. Additionally, the bill requires courts to notify the department if a defendant fails to provide the requested financial documentation, which will be considered as part of the license action process.