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MD HB952

Drunk Driving Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program


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Introduced
02/05/2020
In Committee
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to require certain persons who are convicted of, or granted certain probation for, certain criminal offenses to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for certain periods of time.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Motor Vehicle Administration to mandate certain individuals convicted of or granted probation for certain drunk driving offenses to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for specified periods of time. The program requires the installation of an ignition interlock device, which prevents a vehicle from starting if it detects any alcohol on the driver's breath. The bill expands the types of drunk driving offenses that require participation in the program and the duration of the participation. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/06/2020)

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