CT HB05553

Reduces the waiting period for license revocation reversal from six years to two years for persons convicted of DUI offenses, if they complete alcohol education and treatment programs and remain conviction-free during that period.

Requires mandatory alcohol or drug abuse assessments and treatment programs as conditions of probation for second and third DUI convictions, in addition to community service requirements.

Establishes ignition interlock device requirements for DUI offenders, with restrictions on vehicle operation limited to work, school, treatment programs, and device service centers for the first year after restoration of driving privileges.

Allows persons with permanent license revocations for third DUI offenses to request hearings for possible reversal after fifteen years, with mandatory lifelong ignition interlock device installation as a condition.

Increases the participation fee for victim impact panel programs from twenty-five dollars to seventy-five dollars and changes reference from "Judicial Department" to "Judicial Branch."