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MI SB0135
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds definitions for "specialty court" and "specialty court interlock program" to Michigan vehicle code, including drug treatment courts, DWI/sobriety courts, mental health courts, and veterans treatment courts.
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Allows Secretary of State to issue a restricted license to individuals with multiple DUI/OWI convictions after 45-day license suspension, conditional upon admission to a specialty court interlock program and installation of an approved ignition interlock device.
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Restricted license permits operation only of vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device and allows driving to employment, residence, court-ordered treatment, education, medical facilities, and other specified locations.
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Requires ignition interlock device operation for at least 1 year and completion of specialty court program before unrestricted license can be issued; prohibits unrestricted license for additional year if any alcohol or unauthorized controlled substances detected.
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Vehicle exemption from immobilization or forfeiture available for specialty court interlock program participants in good standing who do not subsequently commit vehicle-related violations; takes effect only if SB 134 is enacted.
Legislative Description
Vehicles: registration; issuance of a restricted license requiring the installation of ignition interlock device and specialty court admission; modify. Amends secs. 83 & 304 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.83 & 257.304). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0134'23
Vehicles: equipment
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0125'23 With Immediate Effect
9/20/2023