MI HB5046

Allows Secretary of State to issue restricted licenses to individuals with DWI convictions who are admitted to certified DWI/sobriety court programs after completing 45-day license suspension and installing approved ignition interlock devices on their vehicles.

Permits restricted license holders to drive only vehicles equipped with ignition interlock devices and only to approved destinations including employment, residence, court-ordered treatment, educational institutions, and medical appointments.

Requires hearing officers to issue unrestricted licenses only after successful DWI/sobriety court program completion, minimum license sanction period expiration, at least one year of ignition interlock device operation, and no detected alcohol or unauthorized controlled substance use.

Waives driver responsibility fees for individuals who complete DWI/sobriety court programs on or after October 1, 2018, while fees for earlier completions must be assessed on standard payment schedules.

Exempts vehicles of DWI/sobriety court participants in good standing from immobilization or forfeiture that would otherwise apply under state law, provided no subsequent violations occur.