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S2403Introduced in the Senate

Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Leonidas Raptakis, District 33

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES - Requires that the license plates of a vehicle be confiscated by a police officer if the owner was arrested for driving while their license was suspended, revoked or cancelled for refusing to submit to a chemical test or for operating under the influence.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · April 9, 2026

9

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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