North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB 694 — Remove Barriers to Employment from Court Debt.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    2 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent version of SB 694 includes language to ensure that a person's driver's license can be automatically reinstated after being revoked under specific circumstances, provided they pay a restoration fee and meet any other requirements. This change aims to reduce barriers that prevent individuals with court debt from regaining their driving privileges, which can improve their job prospects and overall ability to contribute to the community. The intent is to support those who may struggle financially due to existing debts while promoting access to employment opportunities.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 25, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 694 Short Title:
694 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35248-MWa-65A Short Title:Remove Barriers to Employment from Court Debt.
Remove Barriers to Employment from Court Debt.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT DUE TO COURT DEBT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A TEXT REMINDER SYSTEM FOR COURT DATES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT DUE TO COURT DEBT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A TEXT REMINDER SYSTEM FOR COURT DATES.
7 SET AUTOMATIC EXPIRATION OF LICENSE REVOCATIONS BASED SOLELY ON THE NONPAYMENT OF FINE, PENALTY, OR COST FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES SECTION 1.(a) G.S.
7 SET AUTOMATIC EXPIRATION OFLICENSE REVOCATIONS BASED SOLELY ON THE NONPAYMENT OF FINE, PENALTY, OR COST FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES SECTION 1.(a) G.S.
… *DRS35248-MWa-65A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a license revoked pursuant only to subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of this section, unless that revocation is related to an offense under G.S.
… *S694-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b2) Notwithstanding anyprovision of law to the contrary, a license revoked pursuant only to subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of this section, unless that revocation is related to an offense under G.S.
110-142.2, the person must pay the restoration fee and satisfy any other applicable requirements of this Article before the person may be relicensed.
110-142.2, the person must paythe restoration fee and satisfy anyother applicable requirements of this Article before the person maybe relicensed.
20-16.1.Apersoniseligibletoapply foralimiteddriving privilege under this subsection only if the person has not had a limited driving privilege granted under this subsection within the three years prior to application." SECTION 1.(b) G.S.
20-16.1.Apersoniseligibletoapplyforalimiteddriving privilege under this subsection only if the person has not had a limited driving privilege granted under this subsection within the three years prior to application." SECTION 1.(b) G.S.
20-24.2." Page 2 DRS35248-MWa-65A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 1.(d) This section becomes effective December 1, 2025, and applies to license revocations issued before, on, or after that date.
20-24.2." Page 2 Senate Bill 694-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 1.(d) This section becomes effective December 1, 2025, and applies to license revocations issued before, on, or after that date.
(1) A written certificate or electronically-transmitted facsimile thereof from any insurance carrier duly authorized to do business in this State certifying that there is in effect a nonfleet private passenger motor vehicle liability policy for the benefit of the person required to furnish proof of financial responsibility.
(1) A written certificate or electronically-transmitted facsimile thereof from any insurance carrier duly authorized to do business in this State certifying that there is in effect a nonfleet private passenger motor vehicle liabilitypolicy for the benefit of the person required to furnish proof of financial responsibility.
DRS35248-MWa-65A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The certificate or facsimile shall state the effective date and expiration date of the nonfleet private passenger motor vehicle liability policy and shall state the date that the certificate or facsimile is issued.
Senate Bill 694-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The certificate or facsimile shall state the effective date and expiration date of the nonfleet private passenger motor vehicle liabilitypolicy and shall state the date that the certificate or facsimile is issued.
The preceding provisions of this subsection do not apply to applicants who do not own currently registered motor vehicles and who do not operate nonfleet private passenger motor vehicles that areowned by otherpersonsandthatarenot insured undercommercialmotorvehicle liability insurance policies.
The preceding provisions of this subsection do not apply to applicants who do not own currently registered motor vehicles and who do not operate nonfleet private passenger motor vehicles that areowned byotherpersonsandthatarenot insuredundercommercial motorvehicle liability insurance policies.
(1) A written certificate or electronically-transmitted facsimile thereof from any insurance carrier duly authorized to do business in this State certifying that there is in effect a nonfleet private passenger motor vehicle liability policy for the benefit of the person required to furnish proof of financial responsibility.
(1) A written certificate or electronically-transmitted facsimile thereof from any insurance carrier duly authorized to do business in this State certifying that there is in effect a nonfleet private passenger motor vehicle liabilitypolicy for the benefit of the person required to furnish proof of financial responsibility.
The certificate or facsimile shall state the effective date and expiration date of the nonfleet private passenger motor vehicle liability policy and shall state the date that the certificate or facsimile is issued.
The certificate or facsimile shall state the effective date and expiration date of the nonfleet private passenger motor vehicle liabilitypolicy and shall state the date that the certificate or facsimile is issued.
Subdivisions (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply to applicants who do not own currently registered motor vehicles and who do not operate nonfleet private passenger motor vehicles that areowned by otherpersonsandthatarenot insured undercommercialmotorvehicle liability insurance policies.
Subdivisions (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply to applicants who do not own currently registered motor vehicles and who do not operate nonfleet private passenger motor vehicles that areowned byotherpersonsandthatarenot insuredundercommercial motorvehicle liability insurance policies.
In such cases, the applicant shall sign a written certificate to that Page 4 DRS35248-MWa-65A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 effect.
In such cases, the applicant shall sign a written certificate to that Page 4 Senate Bill 694-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 effect.
Nothing in this subsection precludes any person from showing proof of financial responsibility in any other manner authorized by Articles 9A and 13 of this Chapter." SECTION 4.(c) G.S.
Nothing in this subsection precludes any person from showing proof of financial responsibilityin anyother manner authorized byArticles 9A and 13 of this Chapter." SECTION 4.(c) G.S.
"(a) Upon receipt of notice of conviction of any person of a motor vehicle moving offense, such offense having been committed while such person's driving privilege was in a state of suspension or revocation, the Division shall revoke such person's driving privilege for an additional period of time as set forth in subsection (b) hereof.
"(a) Upon receipt of notice of conviction of anyperson of a motor vehicle movingoffense, such offense having been committed while such person's driving privilege was in a state of suspension or revocation, the Division shall revoke such person's driving privilege for an additional period of time as set forth in subsection (b) hereof.
The clerk of superior court in the county in which the case was disposed shall notify the Division of any person who fails to pay a fine or costs imposed pursuant to this section within 40 days of the date specified in the court's judgment, as required by G.S.
The clerk of superior court in the county in which the case was disposed shall notifythe Division of anyperson who fails to paya fine or costs imposed pursuant to this section within 40 days of the date specified in the court's judgment, as required by G.S.
DRS35248-MWa-65A Page 5
Senate Bill 694-First Edition Page 5
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 694?
SB 694 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Val Applewhite (Democratic), Warren Daniel (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), and Benton G. Sawrey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 694?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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