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NM SB250

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Maestas

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons convicted of driving on a revoked license to install an ignition interlock device and obtain an ignition interlock license within 10 days of conviction

  • Makes driving on a revoked license a case of record in metropolitan court, allowing appeals directly to the Court of Appeals rather than requiring a de novo trial in district court

  • Establishes ignition interlock licenses as valid for four or eight years, and allows device removal by approved installers without a court order

  • Permits any person (not just those with revoked licenses) to voluntarily apply for an ignition interlock license

  • Increases interlock device fund payments for indigent offenders: installation up to $100 (from $50), removal up to $100 (from $50), and monthly usage up to $60 (from $30)

Legislative Description

Ignition Interlock For Revoked License

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/STBTC/SJC

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees2/4/2026

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