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AL HB2
Bill
Status
1/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Arnold Mooney
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AI Summary
HB2 Summary
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Amends Section 32-5A-191 of the Code of Alabama 1975, effective July 1, 2023, to preserve the requirement that persons charged with driving under the influence who participate in pretrial diversion programs install ignition interlock devices on their vehicles for a minimum of 6 months or the duration of the program, whichever is greater.
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This requirement would have otherwise expired on July 1, 2023, under existing law; the bill continues it indefinitely.
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Persons participating in pretrial diversion programs are eligible for indigency status if the program enrolls indigent defendants and waives fees for them.
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The bill is excluded from constitutional restrictions on local expenditures because it defines or amends the definition of an existing crime.
Legislative Description
Relating to persons charged with driving under the influence; to amend Section 32-5A-191, Code of Alabama 1975, effective July 1, 2023, to continue the requirement that a person charged with driving under the influence and who enters a pretrial diversion program or similar program be required to install an ignition interlock device on his or her vehicle for six months or the duration of the program, whichever is greater; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Last Action
Indefinitely Postpone
5/31/2023