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MS HB412

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gipson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all DUI offenders to install ignition interlock devices on their vehicles, with first offenders having the option to obtain an interlock-restricted license instead of a 90-day license suspension

  • Establishes the Interlock Device Fund in the State Treasury to assist indigent offenders with ignition interlock installation costs, funded by $50 fees from convicted offenders and $250 fees from those receiving nonadjudication

  • Creates a formal nonadjudication process for qualifying first-time DUI offenders who did not refuse breath tests, requiring completion of alcohol safety programs, payment of fines, and 120 days of interlock device use

  • Allows expunction of first-offense DUI convictions after 5 years for offenders who completed all sentence requirements, had blood alcohol below 0.16%, did not refuse testing, and have no other DUI convictions or pending charges

  • Sets interlock device requirements for second offenses at one year and third offenses at three years following release from incarceration, with vehicle impoundment or immobilization required for repeat offenders who fail to comply

Legislative Description

Implied consent; technical amendments to ignition interlock & nonadjudication.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/10/2014
Judiciary B1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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