HB322 Summary

• Amends Alabama DUI law to require mandatory ignition interlock device installation on vehicles of convicted DUI offenders for periods ranging from 1-5 years depending on conviction number and circumstances.

• Establishes that ignition interlock devices must prevent vehicle operation if driver's breath alcohol concentration reaches 0.02 BAC; devices must be installed by trained technicians with in-person calibration only.

• Authorizes Department of Public Safety to set fees up to $150 for restricted licenses and $75 to reissue regular licenses; creates Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund supported by 3% provider contributions to assist indigent defendants.

• Creates new criminal penalties for operating vehicles without required interlock devices (Class A misdemeanor for first offense) and for tampering with devices, with mandatory jail sentences and extended device usage requirements.

• Extends interlock requirements if offender refuses chemical testing or has blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or greater; doubles required duration in these cases.