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This bill modifies Tennessee's laws regarding ignition interlock devices (IID), which are breathalyzer-like devices installed in vehicles to prevent drunk driving. The bill introduces several key changes, including providing accommodations for active military service members who are deployed outside Tennessee for more than 30 days. These service members can request a temporary pause (toll) of their required IID usage period by submitting proof of deployment, and if approved, the pause will last for the duration of their deployment. The bill also provides flexibility in scheduling device calibration and monitoring appointments, allowing individuals to appear for these appointments up to seven calendar days before or after their scheduled date. Additionally, the bill clarifies violation standards for IID usage, such as allowing a retest within ten minutes if an initial breath test shows alcohol concentration, and provides a pathway for driver's license reinstatement if a person's only noncompliance is related to device calibration or monitoring, and they have no other driving record suspensions. The bill makes various technical amendments to existing law, such as replacing "blood alcohol concentration" with "breath alcohol concentration" and adjusting reference periods for IID usage. Most provisions take effect immediately, with one section specifically taking effect on January 1, 2026.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1299&ga=114