The bill will do away with prison sentences in 57 provisions and fines in 158 provisions. It will also reduce prison sentences in 17 provisions, while the prison term and fine will be changed to a penalty in 113 provisions. Importantly, it will also make several changes to the Motor Vehicle Act such as allow vehicle registration throughout the state and providing a grace period of 30 days after the expiry of the licence during which the document shall continue to be effective.
- April 3, 2026
