HB620:

Criminal cases and traffic infractions; eliminates accrual of interest on fines and costs.

Bill Summary:

Interest on fines and costs in criminal cases
and traffic infractions.
Eliminates the accrual of interest on
any fine or costs imposed in a criminal case or in a case involving
a traffic infraction. The bill provides that any such fine or costs
that have accrued interest prior to July 1, 2022, shall cease to
accrue interest on July 1, 2022, and any unpaid interest that has
accrued on such fine or costs shall be automatically waived.

Bill Patron: Hudson

Last Action(s):
(House) Left in Courts of Justice February 15, 2022

Bill Status: