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MN HF3106

Bill

Status

Enrolled

5/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bernie Lieder

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Establishes "twice the legal limit" as an alcohol concentration of two times the legal limit (0.16 BAC) and creates enhanced penalties for violations at this level, effective July 1, 2011.

  • Increases license revocation periods for impaired driving violations, with longer suspensions for repeat offenders and those with alcohol concentrations at twice the legal limit or higher.

  • Converts the ignition interlock device pilot project into a permanent program, allowing judges to sentence offenders to probation with mandatory ignition interlock device restrictions as an alternative to standard sentencing.

  • Requires persons with three or more qualified impaired driving incidents to demonstrate abstinence through ignition interlock device use or other chemical monitoring for 3-6 years before regaining full driving privileges.

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalties for driving without an ignition interlock device when required, tampering with the device, or lending a vehicle to someone subject to the restriction.

Legislative Description

Implied consent, driving while impaired, and ignition interlock provisions modified.

Last Action

Governor's action Approval

5/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Administration4/27/2010
Ways and Means4/12/2010
Transportation Finance and Policy3/24/2010

Full Bill Text

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