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AL HB397

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Arnold Mooney

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 2 of Act 2018-517 (Section 32-5A-191, Code of Alabama 1975) effective July 1, 2023, which was scheduled to delete ignition interlock device requirements for DUI offenders approved for pretrial diversion programs.

  • Preserves the requirement that persons charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and approved for pretrial diversion must install an approved ignition interlock device for a minimum of six months or the duration of the pretrial diversion program.

  • Amends Section 4 of Act 2018-517 to conform to this act and clarify that the ignition interlock provisions remain in effect indefinitely rather than expiring five years after the original act's effective date.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Relating to driving under the influence and the requirements for the installation of an ignition interlock device by a person charged with driving under the influence and approved for a pretrial diversion program; to repeal Section 2 of Act 2018-517 of the 2018 Regular Session, now appearing as Section 32-5A-191 of the Code of Alabama 1975, effective July 1, 2023, which would delete provisions requiring the installation of ignition interlock by a person charged with driving under the influence and approved for a pretrial diversion program; and to amend Section 4 of Act 2018-517 of the 2018 Regular Session to conform to this act.

Driving under the influence, installation of an ignition interlock device in pretrial diversion cases.

Last Action

Indefinitely Postpone

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security4/27/2023

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