Bill

Bill > SB528


MD SB528

MD SB528
Drunk Driving Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program


summary

Introduced
02/03/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
04/04/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Drunk Driving Offenses - Ignition Interlock System Program FOR the purpose of requiring, subject to a certain exception, the Motor Vehicle Administration to require certain persons who are convicted of, or granted certain probation for, certain drunk driving offenses to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program for certain periods of time; and generally relating to participation in the Ignition Interlock System Program. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Transportation Section 16-404.1(a)(1), (4), and (5), (b)(1), and (d)(1)(ii) and (3) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Transportation Section 16-404.1(c)(1) and (d)(1)(i)1., (2)(i), and (4) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing Article - Transportation Section 16-404.1(d)(1)(i)2. Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. SENATE BILL 528 BY adding to Article - Transportation Section 16-404.1(d)(1)(i)2. Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

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 bill makes changes to the existing Ignition Interlock System Program, including providing a process for individuals granted probation before judgment for a DUI offense to request a hearing to determine if participation in the program is necessary for community safety. The bill also allows the Administration to modify a suspension to allow an individual to participate in the program and requires the Administration to issue a restricted license to individuals required to participate in the program.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 04/04/2023)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...