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CT SB00465
Bill
Status
6/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
Substitute Senate Bill No. 465 Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eliminates age-based penalties for second DUI offenders and simplifies suspension periods under the administrative license suspension process by removing prior tiered penalties.
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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