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MS HB1072
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Charles Busby
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AI Summary
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Removes the exemption that allowed individuals to avoid administrative license suspension by participating in a court-ordered drug-testing program after refusing a chemical breath, blood, or urine test during a DUI stop
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Retains the option for offenders to drive with an ignition interlock-restricted license if ordered by a court, but eliminates drug-testing programs as an alternative to license suspension
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Maintains existing suspension periods: 90 days for first-time DUI offenders who refuse testing, and 1 year for those with prior DUI convictions or nonadjudications
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Keeps current license suspension schedules for DUI convictions, ranging from 120 days for a first offense to full sentence suspension plus 10 years of interlock-restricted driving for fourth or subsequent offenses
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Effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Driver's license suspension; delete exemption from for participating in court-ordered drug-testing program after breath test refusal.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022