HB 86 (Vehicle Impound Amendments)

Libertas Institute opposes this bill.

This bill would allow the police to seize a vehicle whose driver either has never received a driver license, or whose license is suspended, revoked, or has been expired for more than one year.

Libertas Institute opposes this bill. Due process is required before a legitimate seizure of property, which this bill does not afford. The government should not be able to seize a vehicle merely because its driver happens to not be properly licensed—especially because the driver may be borrowing another person's vehicle, even without their knowledge. This broad overreach violates property rights and should be opposed.