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IN HB1428

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Wesco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts must order ignition interlock device installation on vehicles operated by persons with a previous operating-while-intoxicated conviction when granting specialized driving privileges.

  • The ignition interlock device requirement applies to persons with a prior conviction occurring less than five (5) years before the current conviction, except those participating in court-supervised alcohol treatment programs using disulfiram or similar substances.

  • Installation must remain in effect for a minimum of six (6) months for offenses under IC 9-30-5-10.

  • Persons must pay all costs associated with ignition interlock device installation unless the sentencing court determines the person is indigent.

  • Courts may not order ignition interlock installation on vehicles operated by employees as part of their employment, except in specific circumstances involving alcohol-related convictions.

Legislative Description

Ignition interlock devices. Provides that if a person has a previous conviction for operating while intoxicated and the court grants specialized driving privileges, the court shall order that the specialized driving privileges include the requirement that the person may not operate a motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is equipped with a functioning certified ignition interlock device.

Last Action

Representative Bauer added as coauthor

1/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation1/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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