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IN SB0444

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Kruse

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 9-30-5-3 to establish that operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a passenger under 18 years of age constitutes a Level 6 felony for drivers at least 21 years old.

  • Requires courts to order installation of a certified ignition interlock device on any motor vehicle owned or expected to be operated by a convicted person who is granted specialized driving privileges.

  • Court must specify the duration of ignition interlock installation at sentencing, with the maximum term not exceeding the maximum imprisonment term the court could have imposed.

  • Convicted person must pay installation costs unless the sentencing court determines the person is indigent.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Driving while intoxicated and child endangerment. Provides that a court must order the installation of a certified ignition interlock device on a motor vehicle that is owned or expected to be operated by a person convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated while a passenger less than 18 years of age was present.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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