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MI HB5456

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the 45-day waiting period before individuals convicted of DWI violations can obtain a restricted license if admitted to a DWI/sobriety court program and meet specified conditions.

  • Requires ignition interlock device installation on all vehicles operated by restricted license holders participating in DWI/sobriety court programs and mandates proof of installation before restricted license issuance.

  • Expands restricted license eligibility to allow driving to DWI/sobriety court-related activities and locations including employment, education, medical treatment, alcohol/drug testing, and court-ordered programs.

  • Changes language regarding vehicle operation from "owned or operated" to only "operated" and clarifies ignition interlock requirements apply to vehicles the person operates.

  • Adds day-for-day credit toward mandatory ignition interlock use periods for time spent on restricted licenses requiring ignition interlock devices following refusal of chemical testing.

Legislative Description

Crimes; intoxication or impairment; driver license sanctions; provide for. Amends secs. 304, 319, 625e & 625f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.304 et seq.).

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/15/2016

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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