SB301 Summary

• Amends Alabama DUI laws to require ignition interlock devices for persons approved for pretrial diversion or released on bond, in addition to those convicted of DUI.

• Reduces first conviction ignition interlock requirement from 6 months to 90 days for standard cases, with mandatory 1-year requirement for cases involving refusal of chemical test, child passengers, injury to others, or BAC of 0.15% or higher.

• Establishes the Alabama Ignition Interlock Indigent Fund to provide free or reduced-cost ignition interlock services to indigent defendants, funded by manufacturer contributions and court fees.

• Modifies court fee distribution for ignition interlock cases, with funds allocated to Alabama Interlock Indigent Fund (17%), State and municipal judicial administration (30%), Highway Traffic Safety Fund (30%), and District Attorney's Solicitor Fund (23%).

• Includes sunset provision: ignition interlock requirements for pretrial diversion participants expire 5 years after the act's effective date.