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CT SB00465

Bill

Status

Passed

6/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

Substitute Senate Bill No. 465 Summary

  • Requires first-time DUI offenders to install approved ignition interlock devices on their vehicles for one year following license restoration after serving a 45-day suspension.

  • Mandates three-year ignition interlock installation for second DUI offenders, with the first year restricted to driving only to work, school, treatment programs, or probation appointments.

  • Establishes 45-day administrative suspension for individuals arrested for DUI who refuse chemical testing or test with elevated blood alcohol content, with ignition interlock device required upon license restoration.

  • Eliminates age-based penalties for second DUI offenders and simplifies suspension periods under the administrative license suspension process by removing prior tiered penalties.

  • Transfers ignition interlock supervision to the Department of Motor Vehicles for individuals not under probation supervision and establishes a $100 fee for device installation, with funds deposited into a separate ignition interlock administration account.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Ignition Interlock Devices.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/22/2014
Judiciary3/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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