HB4304 Summary

• Establishes Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) program allowing first-time DUI offenders to drive vehicles equipped with breath alcohol ignition interlock devices (BAIID) during license suspension periods.

• MDDP cannot be issued if offender is under 18, has prior reckless homicide or aggravated DUI conviction, or if death or great bodily harm resulted from the arrest.

• Requires MDDP holders to pay up to $30 monthly administrative fee and install BAIID within 14 days; creates Indigent BAIID Fund supported by 5% surcharge on device revenues to assist low-income participants.

• Violations of MDDP requirements result in 3-month suspension extensions with no limit on total extensions; third or fourth violations trigger vehicle impoundment or seizure and forfeiture.

• Permits limited exemptions for operating employer-owned vehicles without BAIID (up to 12 hours daily, 6 days weekly) and farm tractors used exclusively for farm operations within 50 air miles.