SB 1285 Summary

• Modifies the administrative license revocation (ADLRO) process to require drivers to submit a written request for administrative review within eight days of receiving notice, rather than automatic review.

• Establishes tiered revocation periods based on prior alcohol or drug enforcement contacts: one year (or 18 months if highly intoxicated) for first offense; two years (or three years if highly intoxicated) for one prior contact; four years (or six years if highly intoxicated) for two or more prior contacts.

• Doubles the applicable revocation period if a driver refused to submit to breath, blood, or urine testing after being informed of the right to refuse and the sanctions.

• Changes timelines for administrative review decisions from eight/twenty-two days to fourteen/twenty-eight days after the request for review is submitted.

• Requires all drivers with ignition interlock permits to maintain an ignition interlock device during the revocation period (with limited exceptions) and applies mandatory substance abuse assessment and treatment referrals.