Bill > SF506

This bill makes several changes to operating-while-intoxicated (OWI) offenses in Iowa, including: 1. Extending the "lookback period" for prior OWI convictions, so that any prior reckless driving or public intoxication convictions following an OWI arrest will be considered as previous OWI offenses. 2. Requiring the installation of ignition interlock devices for anyone seeking a temporary restricted license after an OWI conviction, rather than just for certain repeat offenders. 3. Allowing family members of an owner subject to ignition interlock requirements to submit an affidavit to avoid having the owner's vehicle registration suspended. 4. Establishing compliance-based removal provisions for ignition interlock requirements, allowing the period to be extended if certain violations occur. 5. Increasing penalties for driving with a revoked license due to OWI offenses, including mandatory minimum jail sentences. 6. Requiring certain defendants released on bail for a third or subsequent OWI offense to install an ignition interlock device as a condition of release. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen OWI laws in Iowa by expanding the use of ignition interlock devices and increasing penalties for repeat offenders.