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AL SB164
Bill
Status
2/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Whatley
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AI Summary
SB164 Summary
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Court may order DUI offenders to install ignition interlock devices or court-approved alternative alcohol monitoring devices instead of requiring ignition interlock devices exclusively.
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Applies to DUI convictions and pretrial diversion programs, allowing flexibility in device selection while maintaining supervision of offenders' alcohol use.
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Amends Sections 32-5A-191 and 32-5A-191.4 of the Code of Alabama to permit use of alcohol monitoring alternatives throughout conviction penalties and probation periods.
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Maintains all existing penalties, fees, and requirements for DUI offenses, with the same mandated periods for device use based on conviction level (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th+ offenses).
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Becomes effective three months after passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Driving under the influence, ignition interlock devices, other alcohol monitoring device approved by the court, Secs. 32-5A-191, 32-5A-191.4 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
2/2/2022