Signed by Governor Mike DeWine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that authorizes individuals whose driver's license is suspended for failure to pay child support to petition a court for limited driving privileges in Ohio.

Highlights:

• Authorizes individuals whose driver's license is suspended for failure to pay child support to petition a court for limited driving privileges in Ohio (Sec. 1-6).

• Authorizes individuals who are in default on child support payments to present evidence that a driver’s license suspension would effectively prevent that person from paying child support or the arrearage due under the child support order (Sec. 1-6).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 7).

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