MA S2137

Bill

Relative to strengthening public safety through interlock devices

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to strengthening public safety through interlock devices. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen public safety through the use of ignition interlock devices. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Expanding the use of ignition interlock devices for individuals convicted of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. The bill establishes new requirements and procedures for the issuance of ignition interlock licenses, including mandatory installation and maintenance of the devices for certain offenders. 2) Increasing the length of license revocation and ignition interlock requirements for repeat offenders, with lifetime ignition interlock licenses possible for those with 4 or more prior convictions. 3) Allowing individuals who refuse a chemical test to apply for an ignition interlock license during the suspension period. 4) Requiring ignition interlock device service providers to offer a 50% cost reduction for individuals who demonstrate substantial financial hardship. 5) Establishing additional monitoring and reporting requirements for ignition interlock device service providers to ensure compliance. The overall goal of the bill is to enhance public safety by restricting impaired drivers from operating vehicles without an ignition interlock device, and providing treatment and rehabilitation options for repeat offenders.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (11)

Jo Comerford (D), William Crocker (R), Viriato deMacedo (R), Ryan Fattman (R), Paul Feeney (D), John Keenan (D), Mike Moore (D), Brian Murray (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Bruce Tarr (R), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2806 (on 07/09/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2137

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2137
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2137.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2957	Relative to public safety at the Furnace Brook Parkway in the city of Quincy	Accompanied a study order, see H4772	Similar To
S1378	Relative to traffic and pedestrian stop data	Accompanied a study order, see S2565	Similar To
S1383	Relative to requirements for public safety departments	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1439	Establishing a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1464	Relative to public safety vehicles	Accompanied a study order, see S2565	Similar To
S1513	Relative to the appointment and reappointment of public safety officers	Accompanied a study order, see S2545	Similar To
S2013	Ensuring public safety at natural gas sites	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2040	Relative to pedestrian public safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S2289	Relative to public safety and transparency by transportation network companies	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2301	Establishing a sick leave bank for Marilyn O’Neil, an employee of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 60 of the Acts of 2019	Similar To
S2379	Communication from the Human Resources Division of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (under the provisions of Section 61A of Chapter 31 and Section 5(3)(e) of Chapter 32 of the General Laws) submitting revisions to regulations for initial hire medical and physical fitness standards tests of municipal public safety personnel	House concurred	Similar To
S2806	Relative to strengthening public safety through interlock devices	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by

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