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HF2130

Public safety; various provisions modified relating to driver's license revocations, ignition interlock participation length, treatment or rehabilitation program, criminal penalties for participants who operate a vehicle not equipped with interlock device, criminal vehicular homicide offenders, judicial review of an extension, impounded and reissued license plate process, temporary driver's licenses, and criminal penalties; and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: SF2068

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Purpose of the Bill

This legislative bill aims to enhance public safety by modifying penalties and procedures related to driver's licenses for individuals who commit certain offenses, particularly those related to driving while impaired (DWI). It seeks to extend the duration of license revocations, adjust participation requirements in the ignition interlock program, and mandate completion of treatment or rehabilitation programs for eligible offenders.

Main Provisions

  • License Revocation Changes: The bill extends the time periods for which a driver's license can be revoked following certain impaired driving violations. For instance, repeat offenders could face revocation periods ranging from one to six years based on the number of prior offenses.
  • Ignition Interlock Program Requirements: All individuals required to participate in the ignition interlock program must now complete a treatment or rehabilitation program before having their full driving privileges reinstated.
  • Reinstatement Conditions: Offenders who have accumulated multiple impaired driving incidents must participate in the ignition interlock program and complete substance use disorder treatment to regain full driving privileges.
  • New Statutes and Repeals: Several existing statutory provisions related to DWI convictions and license revocations are repealed, and new codes are introduced to streamline the process and enforcement.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Extension of Revocation Periods: The bill increases the duration of revocations for both test refusal and test failure in DWI cases.
  • Mandatory Treatment Programs: It mandates that all ignition interlock participants complete treatment or rehabilitation.
  • License Reinstatement Criteria: Establishes stricter guidelines for the reinstatement of driving privileges, requiring proof of treatment completion and abstinence from substance use.
  • Consequences for Program Violations: Defines penalties for individuals who violate conditions of their restricted licenses, which could extend the duration of interlock device requirements.
  • Repeal of Previous Provisions: Elimination of certain existing statutes to incorporate new, consolidated regulations.

Relevant Terms

  • Driver's License Revocation
  • Ignition Interlock Program
  • Impaired Driving
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  • Traffic Offenses
  • Legal Limit for Alcohol Concentration
  • Rehabilitation Program
  • Ignition Interlock Device

Bill text versions

  • 1st Unofficial Engrossment PDF PDF file

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Past committee meetings

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 10, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 17, 2025HouseActionAuthor added
March 20, 2025HouseActionAuthor added
March 24, 2025HouseActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 24, 2025HouseActionAuthor added
April 03, 2025HouseActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toWays and Means
April 28, 2025HouseActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
April 28, 2025HouseActionSecond reading
April 29, 2025HouseActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
May 01, 2025HouseActionAmended
May 01, 2025HouseActionThird reading as amended
May 01, 2025HouseActionBill was passed as amended
May 05, 2025SenateActionReceived from House
May 05, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
May 05, 2025SenateActionReferred toRules and Administration
May 05, 2025HouseActionAuthors added
May 06, 2025SenateActionComm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders
May 06, 2025SenateActionSecond reading
May 07, 2025SenateActionSpecial Order: Amended
May 07, 2025SenateActionThird reading Passed as amended
May 12, 2025HouseActionReturned from Senate with amendment
May 12, 2025HouseActionHouse refuses to concur, conference committee of 4 requested
May 12, 2025HouseActionHouse conferees
May 13, 2025SenateActionHouse not concur, conference committee requested
May 13, 2025SenateActionHouse conferees
May 13, 2025SenateActionSenate accedes, CC of 3 be appointed
May 13, 2025SenateActionSenate conferees
May 14, 2025HouseActionSenate accedes, conference committee of 3 be appointed
May 14, 2025HouseActionSenate conferees
May 16, 2025HouseActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 16, 2025HouseActionHouse adopted conference committee report
May 16, 2025HouseActionThird reading as amended by Conference
May 16, 2025HouseActionBill was repassed as amended by Conference
May 17, 2025SenateActionHouse adopted HCC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 17, 2025SenateActionSenate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateActionThird Reading Repassed
May 17, 2025HouseActionSenate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
SenateActionPresentment date
SenateActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateActionSecretary of State
SenateActionEffective date
HouseActionPresented to Governor
HouseActionGovernor approval
HouseActionSecretary of State, Filed
HouseActionChapter number

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