HB 1242: Interlock Device for Impaired Drivers

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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      If a person's driving privileges have been revoked for one year or more because of a refusal related to certain offenses related to driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, current law authorizes the person to apply for early reinstatement with an interlock-restricted license after the driving privilege has been revoked for 2 months. Beginning June 1, 2027, the 2-month waiting period is repealed.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.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 28, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 20, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 20, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 20, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. April 30, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
6. April 29, 2026Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
7. April 28, 2026Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. April 6, 2026Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to Appropriations
9. March 30, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
10. March 25, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
11. March 24, 2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
12. March 24, 2026House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

Showing 12 most recent of 15 actions. Full history