Interlock Device for Impaired Drivers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning interlock-restricted license requirements for impaired drivers, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
Beginning June 1, 2027, a person convicted for the first time of certain offenses related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is required to hold an interlock-restricted license for a consecutive period of nine months following reinstatement of the person's driver's license prior to being eligible to obtain any other driver's license, except in limited circumstances.
If a person's driving privileges have been revoked for one year or more because of a refusal related to certain offenses related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, current law authorizes the person to apply for early reinstatement with an interlock-restricted license after the driving privilege has been revoked for 2 months. Beginning June 1, 2027, the 2-month waiting period is repealed.
Under current law, a financial assistance program (assistance program) is available to assist people who apply for an interlock-restricted license and are unable to pay the full cost of an approved ignition interlock device. The act restricts eligibility for the program to those who satisfy certain income criteria.
A certified ignition interlock manufacturer (manufacturer) must provide a person who is eligible for the assistance program certain discounts on installation of, lease charges for, and removal of an interlock device. The manufacturer must provide certain information regarding the assistance program at the time the interlock device installation appointment is scheduled and when a person executes an interlock device lease or service agreement.
The act appropriates $15,225 to the department of revenue to implement the act.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Amy Paschal
Representative
Jamie Jackson
Senator
Dylan Roberts
Senator
John Carson
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1242 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1242 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1242, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1242, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Reconsider motion to refer to the COW | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1242, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
56
AYE
8
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/24/2026 | House | House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/20/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/20/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/20/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/30/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/29/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/28/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 03/30/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 03/25/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/24/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/20/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/11/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/18/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2027 | 201 | Interlock Device for Impaired Drivers |